Jitiya Vrat (Jitiya Vrat 2024) is considered a very important fast, which is observed on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. This fast is mainly observed by mothers with the wish for the safety and health of their children. There is a rule of fasting without water on this day.

Jitiya Vrat auspicious time (Jitiya Vrat 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ashtami date of Ashwin month is starting on 24 September 2024 at 12:38 pm. Also, the Ashtami date will end on 25 September at 12:10 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udaya date, Jitiya Vrat will be observed on Wednesday, 25 September.

Importance of Jitiya Vrat (Jitiya Vrat Importance)

In Hinduism, Jitiya Vrat is considered to be very beneficial. This fast is mainly observed by women for the long life and well-being of their children. It is also believed that by observing this fast, all the devotees can get relief from all kinds of troubles. It is also said about this fast that the woman who observes this fast and listens to its story, never has to suffer the separation from her child.

Do the fast in this way (Jitiya Vrat Puja Vidhi)

On the day of Jitiya Vrat, the woman observing the fast should take a bath after finishing her daily activities in Brahma Muhurta. After this, perform the fasting rituals as per the rituals. On the day of the fast, fruits, sweets, tea, water etc. can be consumed before sunrise. After this, a waterless fast is observed till sunrise the next day. The next day, this fast is broken after offering water to the Sun God. During this time, rice, maruwa roti, ridge gourd, ragi and noni saag are eaten.