Jitiya Mahaparva is an important and holy festival of Mithilanchal, which is celebrated for the long life of the son and the protection of the family. The difficulty of this festival is famous, in which fasting women keep a Nirjala fast. This year, Jitiya Mahaparva will start from 13 September and will end with Parana on the morning of 15 September.

Dr. Kunal Kumar Jha, Chairman, Post Graduate Astrology Department, Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, says that Jitiya Vrat (Mahalakshmi Vrat) holds special importance in Mithilanchal. This festival is done for the welfare and progress of children, in which women do special worship.

13 September: Day of Ekbhukt

Ekbhukt: On this day, fasting women eat Marua roti and fish. This is a special ritual of the first day of the fast.

Uthgan: Uthgan takes place at night, which is done with curd-churma in Mithilanchal. This tradition is an important part of the festival.

14 September: Nirjala Vrat

Nirjala Vrat: On this day, women observe a complete fast, in which even water is not consumed day and night. This fast is considered extremely difficult. The fasting women observe the fast by remaining completely without water.

15 September: Parana

Time of Parana: On September 15, after 6:36 am, the fasting women will do Parana. This difficult fast ends with Parana, which is done for the long life of the son and the happiness and prosperity of the family.

Cultural significance of Jitiya Mahaparva Jitiya is an important cultural and religious occasion in Mithilaanchal. Women celebrate it with devotion, wishing for the happiness and prosperity of the family. It is a part of the rich traditions of Mithila.

Special suggestion- Women who observe fast should follow the traditional rules. It is important to take care of health, especially in Nirjala Vrat. Dr. Kunal Kumar Jha says that auspicious results are obtained by performing Puja and fasting with rituals.

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