On this auspicious occasion of Jivitputrika Vrat, Hindu mothers observe fast for the welfare of their children. This ritual symbolizes a mother’s infinite love and affection towards their children. Jivitputrika Vrat is a Nirjal Vrat and mothers should perform this vrat for their children’s long and happy life.

When is Jivitputrika Vrat actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Jivitputrika Vrat 2020 falls on 10th of the September month. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Jivitputrika Vrat is celebrated from the seventh day to the ninth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin.

Jivitputrika Vrat Significance

As Gandharva’s king Jimutvahana was not happy with worldly pleasures, he gave his entire kingdom to his brother and went to the forest. Once he saw an old woman who was crying in the forest. When he asked her she told him that she belongs to a snake family and she had only one son. She said we should feed Garuda a snake every day and tomorrow is the day when her son should be served as a food to Garuda. King Jimutvahana assured her that he will save her son from Garuda.

The next day he lied on the rocks and covered himself with red clothes to present himself as food for Garuda. When Garuda appeared to feed himself, Garuda was amazed to see that there was no fear of death in the king’s eyes. He asked the king about his identity and the King told him the whole story. After listening to the whole story, Garuda freed the king as he was pleased with bravery and promised that he will never ask for any kind of sacrifices from snakes.

What to do on Jivitputrika Vrat

Jivitputrika Vrat is a three days celebration that is celebrated with devotion and dedication to seek blessings for children. On the first day which is known as Nahai-Khai, a mother can eat food only after taking a bath and a tribute should be offered to all the mothers of the family. The second day is called Khur-Jitiya where mothers observe a strict fast without consuming a drop of water. Mothers who are observing fast wear red and yellow thread and they take the thread off when the fasting is over. Mothers conclude their fast on the third day by preparing delicious foods and sweets like Johor Bhaat, Curry- Rice, Noni saag, and Madua Roti, etc.

Benefits of Jivitputrika Vrat

Observing Jivitputrika Vrat bestows the devotees’ children with the following benefits:

• Devotee’s children will be blessed with happiness and security.
• Jivitputrika Vrat bestows prosperity and longevity to the kids of the performer.
• Jivitputrika Vrat brings good fortune into children’s life.
• Children will be blessed with health and wealth.