Jiuntia orJuntia orJutiyafestivals are well known festival ofWestern Odisha region.[1][2] These are celebrated in every village and town of western Odisha region in the month of “Aswina",[3] which is September–October in the Gregorian calendar. There are two types,Pua Jiuntia andBhai Jiuntia.Pua Jiuntia is generally observed by mothers to invoke the grace of Lord “Dutibahana” for the long life andprosperity of their sons; whereas on the occasion ofBhai Jiuntia the sisters worship goddess “Durga’ for the prosperity of their brothers.Puajiuntia andBhaijiuntia festivals are celebrated on the day of the dark fortnight and on the 8th day of the bright fortnight respectively.[4][5]