Jitiya Fast 2024 : Fasts and festivals have great importance in Hindu religion. Mothers observe Jitiya fast for the longevity, good health and happy life of their children. It is also called Jivitputrika Vrat. This fast is observed every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. According to religious belief, on the day of Jitiya fast, Lord Jimutvahan is worshiped during Jimutvahan Pradosh Kaal. In this fast, Nahay, Khay and Kharna are observed and the Sun God is worshiped by offering Arghya. If worshiping Jimutvahan as per rituals on this day brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity in the house. Let us know the date of Jitiya Vrat and what to do and what not to do during this fast?
When is Jitiya Vrat 2024?
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month will start on 24 September 2024 at 12:39 PM and will end the next day on 25 September 2024 at 12:10 PM. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Jivitputrika fast will be observed on 25th September and will start after bathing and eating on 24th September. Whereas, the fast will be broken on 26th September.
Rituals of Jitiya Vrat:
On the day of Jeetiya fast, wake up early in the morning and take bath.
Worship Sun God. Keep a clean stool in the temple.
Spread a red colored cloth on it.
Install the idol of Surya Narayan and bathe him.
Offer incense, lamp and offerings to Surya Narayan.
Now make the idol of jackal and eagle from cow dung or clay.
Install the idol of Lord Jimutavahana.
Now worship Jimutavahana as per the rituals and listen to the story of the fast.
Rules of Jitiya Vrat:
After starting Jitiya Vrat, it is not left midway. On this day, after bathing, Lord Jimutavahana made of Kush is worshipped.
Follow the rules of celibacy during the fast.
It is believed that during Jitiya Vrat, one should not bring negative thoughts into the mind, knowingly or unknowingly.
It is said that during Jitiya Vrat, a woman who has pledged to fast should not sit on the bed or sleep.
