September 2025 Archive: Jitiya Vrat Paran Timings

Welcome to the September 2025 archive of Spicy News Bites. This month’s highlight is the Jitiya Vrat (also called Jivitputrika) that fell on Sunday, September 14, 2025. If you’re a mother, a devotee, or just curious about the ritual, you’re in the right place. Below we break down the key moments – the evening puja, the fast‑breaking (paran) schedule, and why families across several states still observe this strict nirjala fast.

Why Jitiya Vrat Matters

Jitiya Vrat is a traditional fasting rite practiced mainly by mothers who pray for the health and long life of their children. The fast lasts from sunrise on Ashtami (the eighth day of the lunar month) until sunrise the next day, after the Navami (ninth day) begins. In 2025, Ashtami landed on September 14, which also happened to be a Sunday. This timing made it easier for families to gather for the evening puja and then break the fast together on Monday morning.

The fast is called ‘nirjala’ because participants do not even sip water. It’s a test of devotion and patience, and the belief is that the blessings received protect children from illness and misfortune. The tradition spreads across Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and even reaches Nepali communities near the border.

Exact Puja and Paran Timings

Here’s the practical part: when should you perform the puja, and when is the right moment to end the fast?

• Evening Puja (Ashtami): The ritual starts after sunset on September 14. Most families set up a small altar with a brass or clay pot, keep a lamp lit, and offer rice, fruits, and sweets to the deity Jitiya Mata. The puja usually lasts about an hour, ending before the night gets too late.
• Fast‑Breaking (Paran): Paran is done the next morning, after sunrise on September 15. As soon as the first rays appear, mothers break the fast by offering the prepared sweet dish (often called ‘pua’ or ‘thekua’) to the deity, then sharing it with family members. The exact sunrise time for the region, around 5:45 AM, marks the start of paran.

Because the fast is strict, it’s important not to drink water or eat anything before the puja ends. Most people find it helpful to stay hydrated the night before and to keep a light snack ready for after paran.

If you’re planning to observe Jitiya Vrat this year, mark these times on your calendar: evening puja after sunset on Sep 14, paran right after sunrise on Sep 15. Setting an alarm for the sunrise helps ensure you don’t miss the exact moment.

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