What is "jagran"

Jāgran( जागरण ) or jāgrata ( जागरता ) or jaag is a Hindu ritual, 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 and Devnarayan. Devotees worship the deity throughout night by singing bhajans, reciting aarti and listening to legends of the deity.