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Jitiya Vrat 2026: Know Nahay-Khay to Paran Timings, Puja Method, and Importance
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:00
Jitiya Vrat 2026: Know Nahay-Khay to Paran Timings, Puja Method, and Importance
- •Jitiya Vrat 2026 will begin on Friday, October 2, and conclude on Sunday, October 4.
- •This fast is observed by mothers for the long life, happiness, prosperity, and protection of their children.
- •Jitiya Vrat is mainly celebrated in UP, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
- •The three-day fast includes Nahay-Khay (Oct 2), Nirjala Vrat (Oct 3), and Paran (Oct 4).
- •The fast will be broken on October 4, after 7:32 AM.
Key Questions Answered
In 2026, Jitiya Vrat starts on Friday, October 2, with Nahay-Khay, followed by the main Nirjala Vrat on Saturday, October 3, and concludes with the Paran on Sunday, October 4.
Jivitputrika Vrat, also known as Jitiya or Jiutiya, is an extremely difficult three-day sacred fast observed by mothers for the long life, good health, overall growth, and protection of their children.
The Paran (breaking of the fast) of Jitiya Vrat will take place on Navami Tithi on Sunday, October 4, after 7:32 AM.
