Jitiya fast is falling in Variyan yoga, know the auspicious time, Jivitputrika fast worship method and rules

Jitiya Vrat 2024: Jitiya Vrat is today on Wednesday, 25th September in Variaan Yoga. Today mothers observe Jitiya Vrat for the happy and safe life of their children. Jitiya Vrat is also known as Jivitputrika Vrat. This fast is related to son because in the story of this fast, the bird king Garuda saves the life of the son of a Vridhi woman of the Naga dynasty, who was born to Gandharva King Jimutvahan.

For this reason, there is a law to worship Jimutvahan in Jitiya Vrat. According to religious beliefs, by observing Jitiya Vrat, children remain safe and their life is full of happiness and prosperity. Jitiya Vrat is observed on Ashwin Krishna Ashtami Tithi. Let us know about Jitiya's Muhurta, Vrat and Puja Vidhi, Rules etc.

Jitiya fast and worship method

Perform the worship of Jitiya Vrat in the auspicious time. For this, in the auspicious time, install the idol of Jimutvahan in a vessel filled with water. After that, worship with flowers, garlands, rice, incense, lamps, mustard oil, oil cake, bamboo leaves etc. Also offer red and yellow colored cotton. After this, offer curd, bangles, vermilion, cucumber, keraw etc. on the idols of female eagle and jackal made from clay and cow dung. Apply a red vermilion mark on their foreheads.

Story of Jivitputrika Vrat

After this, the fasting person should listen to the story of Jitiya or Jivitputrika Vrat. The fast is not complete without the story. After reading the story, the fasting person should pray for the happy and safe life of his children. On the day of Parana, ridge gourd and noni saag vegetable, ragi roti etc. are made. They eat these and then break the fast. Before Parana, give donation and Dakshina.

Jitiya Vrat 2024 Muhurta and Parana

➤Ashwin Krishna Ashtami Tithi starts: 24 September, Tuesday, from 12:38 pm
➤Ashwin Krishna Ashtami Tithi End: September 25, Wednesday, at 12:10 pm
➤Jitiya Puja Muhurta: 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM
➤Brahma Muhurta: 04:36 am to 05:23 am
➤Variyana Yoga: From early morning till late night 12:18 am
➤Jitiya Parana Time: 26 September, Thursday, from 06:12 am