Jayutia parva A three day long festival is celebrated from the seventh to the ninth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in Ashwin month that falls generally in September. The first day, the day before Jivitputrika is known as Nahai-khai. On that day mothers take food only after having their bath. On Jivitputrika day, a strict fast is observed without water. This is called Khur Jitiya(khur is dry hay). On the third day, the fast ends with Paaran(taking the first food of the day). A variety of food and a special festival delicacy Jhor Bhaat (Jhor is Curry and Bhaat is white rice), Noni ka saag and Madua ki Roti are prepared. The festival is celebrated mainly in the Mithilanchal regions of Nepal and Bihar , Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh of India .
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:37:29 +0000
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