Jitiya Vrat is a deeply significant festival for mothers in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Also called Jivitputrika Vrat, it is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami in the month of Ashwin.
Jitiya Vrat Thread Rules: In Jitiya Vrat, mothers observe a waterless fast and also tie a Jitiya thread, which is considered a symbol of protection of children. But after the completion of the fast, ...