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Jitiya 2026: Fast on Oct 3, Know Correct Date, Auspicious Time, and Breaking Fast Time.
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:18
Jitiya 2026: Fast on Oct 3, Know Correct Date, Auspicious Time, and Breaking Fast Time.
- •The Jitiya fast in 2026 will be observed on Saturday, October 3rd, as the Ashtami Tithi is available during Pradosh Kaal on this day.
- •Ashtami Tithi runs from 07:59 AM on Oct 3rd to 05:51 AM on Oct 4th, but Udayatithi consideration is not applicable here.
- •According to Nirnaysindhu, King Jimutavahana should be worshipped on the day when Ashtami Tithi falls during Pradosh Kaal.
- •The auspicious time for puja is from 06:04 PM to 08:31 PM on October 3rd, during which mothers should perform the Jitiya puja.
- •The fast will be broken on Sunday, October 4th, after 07:27 AM.
Key Questions Answered
The Jitiya or Jivitputrika fast in 2026 is observed on Saturday, October 3rd, because the Pradosh Kaal falls during the Ashtami Tithi on this day.
Essential materials include Kusha grass to make King Jimutavahana's idol, cow dung and mud for eagle and vixen idols, Gangajal, Panchamrit, sandalwood, flowers, incense, a lamp, akshat, sindoor, fruits, and sweets.
Mothers can break the strict Nirjala Jitiya fast on Sunday, October 4th, after 07:27 AM.
