Jitiya festival begins today
Kathmandu. There are many festivals, customs, and diversity of culture in different regions of Nepal.
Jitiya is one such special festival celebrated in Madhesh, especially in the Maithili-speaking region. The three-day festival has started to be celebrated from today.
Jitiya is one of the major festivals celebrated in the Mithila-Madhes region. There is a tradition of fasting during this festival.
Fasting is a strict festival associated with the birth of children, the longevity of children, healthy health, and deep love for children. This festival has been performed by women since ancient times.
This year, women have started this fast methodically from the day of Shashthi Tithi. Today, the process of the festival will start by bathing in a pond or pond and the festival will be completed on the ninth day by fasting till Ashtami Tithi on Saturday.
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