Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A high-level meeting was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday to review preparations for the Jagara Jatra at the historic Lingaraj Temple, ahead of the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival.

The meeting took place at the conference hall of the Law Department in Lok Seva Bhavan and was chaired by Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. Senior officials from multiple departments participated in the review, underscoring the importance of ensuring the smooth and lawful conduct of the festival.

Among those present were the Bhubaneswar Mayor, the MLA of Ekamra constituency, representatives of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), and senior officials from the Endowment Department. The meeting focused on key aspects, includi...