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Festivals

الأردن (UTC+3)

Date

3rd October 2026

Jivitputrika Vrat / Jitiya

Tithi:
Krishna Saptami upto 5:30 AM
Krishna Ashtami upto 3:22 AM +1
Nakshatra:
Mrigashira upto 12:25 AM
Ardra upto 11:00 PM
Vasara:Saturday

About

Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami at sunrise; a rigorous fast observed for the well-being and long life of children.

Significance:

Jivitputrika Vrat, or Jitiya, is a supreme expression of maternal love. Mothers fast without water to seek the protection of Lord Jimutavahana for their children, emphasizing the spiritual power of a mother's prayers.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Nirjala Vrat: Observing a strict fast without water for the entire day. 2. Jitiya Puja: Worshipping the deity with offerings of seasonal fruits and flowers. 3. Katha: Listening to the traditional stories associated with the vrat's origins.