Mithila women observe arduous Jitiya fast
Summary
Women across Mithila, including Mahottari, observed the arduous Jitiya fast for the wellbeing and longevity of their children. The three-day festival ended on Sunday after rituals, worship of Jimutvahan, and breaking the fast following traditional customs.
Key Points
- Jitiya, a three-day fast observed by women in Mithila, concluded on Sunday after religious and cultural rituals.
- Women kept a strict waterless fast for the wellbeing and longevity of their children and worshipped Lord Jimutvahan, the eagle and the jackal.
- The festival includes rituals such as Ongtan, courtyard plastering, planting a pakadi branch, and listening to the story of Jimutvahan.
- Jitiya remains an important cultural festival for Mithila and the Tharu community, symbolizing women’s religious and social roles.
