Jitiya Vrat 2024: Jitiya Vrat is observed every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. Women observe this fast for the good health and safety of their children and pray that God takes away all the sorrows and sufferings of their life. At the same time, Jitiya Vrat lasts for three days. Women cannot consume water while observing Jitiya Vrat.
Let us also tell you from when to when Jitiya Vrat will last
Actually, the auspicious occasion of Jitiya Vrat starts from Saptami Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha and continues till Navami. The festival of Jivitputrika Vrat will run from the auspicious day of Tuesday, 24 September to Thursday, 26 September.
Know on which day is Nahai-Khai
If we believe according to religious beliefs, then women keep this fast for their children. This year Jitiya Vrat will start on Tuesday with Nahai-Khai. On Wednesday, fast will be observed without water throughout the day and night. On Wednesday, the waterless fast will be observed throughout the day and night. On the other hand, this fast will be started by breaking the fast on Thursday. On the day of Jitiya fast, the story of King Jimutvahan is also heard. In which King Jimutvahan dedicated his body to the bird king Garuda to protect the children.
When is the auspicious time for Jitiya fast
According to the Hindu calendar, this time the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi of Ashwin month will start from 12:38 pm on Tuesday, 24 September. It will end on Wednesday, 25 September at 12:10 pm. If we believe according to the Udaya Tithi, then on Wednesday, mothers keep the fast of Jitiya fast throughout the day and night, that too without eating or drinking anything or consuming water.
Know how to break the fast
This year, Jitiya fast will be broken on Thursday, 26 September. The fast can be broken anytime as per your wish after sunrise on Thursday, 26 September. On Thursday, 26 September, after bathing and washing your face, all the deities of the house are worshipped with rituals. Then the fast has to be broken only after sunrise.
