Jitiya festival concludes
Summary
The Jitiya festival concluded in the Mithila region and among Tharu communities after women observed a strict waterless fast for the longevity and wellbeing of their children. The three-day observance included Ongtan, worship of Lord Jimutvahan, and traditional rituals involving the eagle and jackal.
Key Points
- The Jitiya festival concluded on Sunday in Gaushala, Mahottari, after three days of religious and cultural rituals.
- Women across the Mithila region observed a strict fast without food or water for the wellbeing and longevity of their children.
- The rituals included Ongtan, worship of Lord Jimutvahan, and symbolic worship of the eagle and jackal.
- The festival is also widely observed by married Tharu women and is seen as a sign of the approach of Dashain.
