The Odia new year Maha Vishuva Sankranti day is very famous around the premises of the shrine.

Half a million people gather around the shrine and fast for several days to fulfill their wishes.

Last 4th Arghya day "Kamina Baha" (marriage of Lord Siva with Kamina, daughter of demon Nila), second Arghyaday "Nila Parba" and the first Arghya day "Paata Parbha (Mala Chandani).

As per the rigorous manasik point of view some Bhaktas prick their bodies and tongues with iron nails.

After the Paata Parba the Bhaktas remove their Paitas after their last Arghya and float in the sea but the fair continues another seven or eight days more.