Jāgran (जागरण) or jāgrata or jaag is a Hindu ritual, mainly prevalent in North India, consisting of all-night vigil, songs and dance in honour of a deity and puja. Often, jagran is performed in honour of various Hindu goddesses (Devi), Shiva as well as various folk deities like Khandoba[1] and Devnarayan.[2] Devotees worship the deity throughout night by singing bhajans, reciting aarti and listening to legends of the deity.[3]
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- ↑ The Religions of Canadians{{#if:Scott|, Scott}. University of Toronto Press(2012-03-15). ISBN 978-1-4426-0518-3