Festivals

Uttarakhand (UTC+5:30)

Date

3rd October 2026

Jivitputrika Vrat / Jitiya

Tithi:

Krishna Saptami upto 8:00 AM

Krishna Ashtami upto 5:52 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mrigashira upto 2:55 AM

Ardra upto 1:30 AM +1

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.