Jitiya Vrat 2023: Is Jitiya Vrat On 6th Or 7th October? Date, Time, Puja Rituals, And Significance

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Jitiya Vrat 2023: This day is also known as Jivitputrika Vrat and is a day on which fasting is observed by mothers for the well-being and long life of their children. This day is celebrated particularly in northern parts of India- Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and other areas with slight variations in customs and rituals.

It falls every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, which is usually from September to October. On this day, mothers observe Nirjala fast for the safety and happy life of their children. Let us know more about this day.

Jitiya Vrat 2023: Date, Time And Shubh Muhurat
This year Jitiya Vrat will be celebrated on 6 October 2023. The Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month will start on 06 October 2023 at 06:34 am and it will end on 07 October 2023 at 08:08 am.

This year there will be two auspicious yogas on Jitiya Vrat- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Parigha Yoga. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga will form from 09:32 pm till 06:17 am on 7 October 2023, the day of Parana. Whereas Parigh Yoga is from morning till 05.31 am of the next day. On the day of fasting, Ardra Nakshatra will be from morning till 09.32 pm, after that it is Punarvasu Nakshatra.

The auspicious time of puja for Jitiya Vrat on 6th October is from 06:00 am to 10:41 am. In this, the Chara-Samanva Muhurta is from 06:16 am to 07:45 am. After that, the profit-progress Muhurta is from 07:45 am to 09:13 am. Amrit-Sarvattam Muhurat is from 09:13 am to 10:41 am. Abhijit Muhurta of that day is from 11:46 am to 12:33 pm.

Jitiya Vrat 2023: Puja Rituals And Vidhi
The term "Jitiya" is derived from "Jivit," which means life, and "Putrika," which means daughter. On this day, the process of Nirjala vrat or waterless fast starts early in the morning followed by a bath to cleanse themselves. Lord Surya or Sun is worshipped and then bhog is prepared. Along with this, aarti is performed with candles, incense, and other auspicious puja samagri. Clay and cow dung are also used to create statues of eagle and lion. Then rice, flowers, incense sticks, and diyas are kept in front of the idol.

Jitiya Vrat 2023: Significance
On this day, a mother's deep love and concern for the health, happiness, and longevity of her children. Mothers fast and perform rituals on this day to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Parvati for the well-being, prosperity, and protection of their kids. Also, there is a belief that children who observe Jitiya Vrat enjoy prosperity, pleasure and a long life.

During Jitiya Vrat, vrat katha is recited. According to a story, Gandharva King Jimutavahana is worshiped because he had protected the sons of Nagmata from Garud. Also, mothers pray to Jimutvahan for the safety of their children, freedom from all troubles, and happiness.