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In Sanatan Hindu religion, mothers keep many difficult fasts throughout the year for the long life, good health, safety and bright future of their children, among which ‘Jitiya’ or ‘Jivitputrika Vrat’ (Jivitputrika Vrat 2026) is considered to be the highest. This year, this very holy and waterless fast of Jitiya will be observed on Tuesday, 03 October 2026. On this day, mothers observe a strict fast for about 24 to 36 hours without food and water and worship Lord Jimutavahana and Mahakaal.
According to religious beliefs and folk traditions, the observance of Jitiya is not limited to just keeping the fast, but at the time of completion of the fast or Parana, mothers offer some special sacred symbols, prasad and objects to their children. It is believed that by giving these things to the children after the puja, the immense blessings and blessings of Lord Jimutvahana always remain on them, due to which their every wish is fulfilled and all the obstacles in life are averted. Let us know which 5 things must be given to children on the day of Jitiya.
On the day of Jitiya Vrat, it is considered extremely auspicious and auspicious to tie the sacred Raksha Sutra on the wrist or neck of children for their protection and good health. After the puja is over, mothers remember Lord Jimutvahana and make their children wear red or yellow cotton thread. There is a religious belief that this sacred thread protects children from any kind of negative energy, evil eye and famine and gives them the blessing of health throughout their life.
On the auspicious occasion of Jitiya, mothers can also gift new clothes to their children as per their capacity. In Sanatan culture, new clothes are always considered a symbol of auspiciousness, new enthusiasm and prosperity. After breaking the fast and duly worshiping Lord Jimutvahana, it is considered very fruitful to dress the children in new clothes and then make them touch the feet of the elders of the house and get their blessings. This opens the way for positivity and progress in the lives of children.
Small raw cucumbers have special and essential importance in the worship and story of Jitiya Vrat. It is considered a symbol of family growth, family expansion and long life of children. After the puja is over, mothers give this cucumber and other fresh seasonal fruits to their children as prasad. This offering of cucumbers and fruits is considered to make children physically energetic as well as helpful in their intellectual development.
If your children are of young age, then on the day of Jitiya, keeping in mind their happiness and smile, you must give them a small toy or gift of their choice. From astrological and religious point of view, pleasing children is considered equivalent to pleasing God. Giving gifts to children makes them happy and brings positive energy and family happiness and peace to the family.
Thekua and roasted gram prasad prepared on the festival of Jitiya is considered to be the most favorite offering to Lord Jimutvahana. When mothers feed this sacred prasad offered during puja to their children with their own hands, it is considered very auspicious. Thekua made from pure ghee and jaggery provides physical strength and vigor to children. By consuming this prasad on the day of Jitiya, children’s health remains good and they are blessed with long life.