Jivitputrika Vrat also known as Jivit putrika Puja is a significant fasting day in which mothers observe Nirjala fasting throughout the day and night for well-being of their children. Jivitputrika Vrat will be celebrated on September and you can get all the benefits and blessings of the vrat / pooja.
Jivitputrika puja is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu lunar calendar. This fasting is mainly observed in Indian states. Jivitputrika vrat is also known as Jitiya in some parts of India.
The puja process varies from area to area. In some areas, women offer a basket full of fruits and local sweet delicacies covering it with a huge leaf or new piece of cloth and then having it unfolded by the sons after the fast ends. Women also form groups and listen to ‘Katha’ or a story associated with the fast from an elderly female member. The fast ends as Navami arrive since the fast is observed on Ashtami. After the end of the fast, the women folk eat several delicacies including the normal food barring non-vegetarian items which are termed ‘prana’.
Jivit putrika puja is the protection of sons of the family from all dangers to life. Though, of late people have started doing the Jivitputrika vrat puja for their daughters too which is a healthy change.
The puja include following rituals
The puja include following rituals