Jitiya
| Jitiya | |
|---|---|
Jivitputrika observation at riverbank of the Ganges, Kolkata | |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Religious festival |
| Begins |
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| Ends | ninth moon day of 1st half of Ashvin |
| Date | September |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Jiuntia |
Jitiya (also known as Jiutiya or Jivitputrika) is a three-day-long ancient Hindu festival celebrated from the seventh to ninth lunar day of Krishna-Paksha in Ashvin month. It is celebrated in Nepal and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Mothers fast for the well-being of their kids. It is celebrated for eight days in Jharkhand from the first moon day to the eighth moon day in the first half of the Ashvin month.