आज रखा जा रहा जीवित्पुत्रिका व्रत, पंडित जी से जानें शुभ मुहूर्त, पूजा विधि, पारणा का समय

Jiutiya Vrat 2026: For mothers, Jivitputrika i.e. Jiutiya Vrat is an important festival related to faith and resolve. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast praying for the long life, good health and happiness and prosperity of their sons. This time many people have a question in their mind regarding the date of fasting as to which day would be appropriate to observe it. Astrologer Pt. Rakesh Pandey According to Pradosh Vyapini Ashtami Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha i.e. falling on Saturday.

On this basis, he has said that it is best to observe Jivitputrika fast on Saturday. During the fast, it is important to know the time of worship, worship material, worship of Jimutvahan and also the time of Parana the next day.

Jivitputrika fast will be observed on Saturday

Astrologer Pt. Rakesh Pandey According to this, Jivitputrika fast is observed on Pradosh Vyapini Ashtami Tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha. In Niyansindhu too, there is mention of worship of Jimutavahana on the occasion of Ashtami Tithi during Pradosh period. On this basis, this time it is considered best to observe Jivitputrika fast on Saturday.

Puja from 4:52 pm to 6:20 pm

It has been said that the worship of Jeevitputrika fast will be done on Saturday from 4:52 pm to 6:20 pm. During this period there will be Ardra Nakshatra. Women observing fast can worship Jimutvahan as per the rituals during this period. Mothers observe this fast with the wish of protection, longevity, health and well-being of their sons. According to traditional belief, by completing the fast and worship with devotion, one wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the child.

Preparation starts a day in advance

In the tradition of Jivitputrika fast, it is said to consume water, food and fruits in Brahmamuhurta a day before. After this, on Ashtami Tithi, women keep Nirjala fast for the whole day and night. That means, even water is not consumed during the fast.

This is how Jimutvahan is worshiped

• In the evening, the idol of Jimutavahana made from Kusha is worshipped.
• Materials like water, Panchamrit, Rakshasutra, sandalwood, flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp and naivedya are offered in the worship.
• In the tradition of Jivitputrika fast, idols of eagle and lion are made from clay and cow dung.
• Red vermillion is applied on the forehead of these statues.
• After this the puja is completed as per the rituals.

After the puja, the fast story is heard.

After the puja, there is a tradition of listening to the story of Jivitputrika Vrat. In the Vrat Katha, the story related to King Jimutvahan is narrated. Mothers listen to the story with devotion, wishing for the long life and well-being of their sons and grandsons. In traditional belief, after worship and story, the importance of giving donations to Brahmins is also mentioned. According to religious belief, it is used to wish for the happiness of the son and prosperity of the family. It should be seen only as a form of faith and tradition.

Fast will be broken on Sunday

It is considered better to break the Jivitputrika fast on the next day i.e. after 7:27 am on Sunday. Women observing fast can also check the time of Parana once according to the local almanac.