📌 Calendar (2026)
| Date | Day | Observance | Hindu Month & Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | Monday | Jivitputrika Vrat (Jiutiya) | Ashwina, Krishna Navami |
📌 Jiutiya tithi observance may vary slightly by region (Ashtami/Navami tradition).
⏰ Jivitputrika Vrat 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings
- Tithi: Krishna Navami
- Hindu Month: Ashwina
- Vrat Observed By: Mothers
- Fasting Duration:
Nirjala Vrat (without food & water) from sunrise to next day - Puja Time:
Morning to afternoon - Parana (Breaking Fast):
Next day after sunrise, after puja and offerings
📌 Local Panchang should be followed for exact tithi observance.
📌 Jivitputrika Vrat – Significance
Jivitputrika Vrat, also known as Jiutiya, is observed by mothers for the long life, health, and prosperity of their children.
This vrat is widely celebrated in:
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Jharkhand
- Nepal
The nirjala fast reflects a mother’s devotion and sacrifice, and it is believed that observing Jiutiya protects children from illness, danger, and untimely death.
📖 Jivitputrika Vrat Story (Katha)
According to legend, a devoted mother once followed this vrat with complete faith, while another woman ignored its discipline.
Yamraj, the god of death, blessed the devoted woman’s child with long life, while the other faced sorrow.
Since then, mothers observe Jiutiya to seek divine protection and blessings for their children, making it one of the most emotionally significant vrats in Hindu tradition.
📌 Jivitputrika Vrat – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)
| Year | Date | Day | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 5 | Monday | Krishna Navami |
| 2027 | September 28 | Tuesday | Krishna Navami |
| 2028 | October 15 | Sunday | Krishna Navami |
| 2029 | October 4 | Thursday | Krishna Navami |
| 2030 | September 24 | Tuesday | Krishna Navami |
| 2031 | October 12 | Sunday | Krishna Navami |
| 2032 | September 30 | Thursday | Krishna Navami |
| 2033 | October 19 | Wednesday | Krishna Navami |
| 2034 | October 8 | Sunday | Krishna Navami |
| 2035 | September 27 | Thursday | Krishna Navami |
📌 Dates are based on lunar calculations and may vary regionally.
📌 Short FAQ – Jivitputrika Vrat (Jiutiya)
❓ What is Jivitputrika Vrat?
It is a vrat observed by mothers for the long life and well-being of their children.
❓ When is Jiutiya in 2026?
It is observed on Monday, October 5, 2026.
❓ Is Jiutiya a nirjala fast?
Yes, most women observe it without food and water.
❓ When is Jiutiya Parana done?
On the next day after sunrise.
❓ Which regions mainly observe Jiutiya?
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Nepal.
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