Mothers Observe Jitiya Fast for Their Children's Long Life
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Many mothers kept a special fast called Jitiya. They did not drink water or eat food all day.
The fast is called Nirjala. This means no water at all.
Mothers do this fast for their children. They pray for a long life for their sons.
They also pray for prosperity. This means good luck and success in life.
During the fast, mothers say special prayers called aarti. They pray to Mother Jitiya and the Sun God.
People also tell an old story during the fast. It is called the Jitiya Katha.
The story is about a king named Jimutvahan. He made a big sacrifice to help others.
The story also talks about the Naag Vansh. This means a family line of snake gods.
Mothers believe telling this story brings good things to their families.
This fast happens every year. It is an important tradition for many families.
The word ritual means a special action done the same way each time.
Many people in India follow this ritual with love and hope for their children.
Vocabulary10 words
- fast
- not eating food for some time
- Nirjala
- not drinking water at all
- prosperity
- having good luck and success
- aarti
- a special prayer song
- Sun God
- a god connected to the sun
- Katha
- a traditional story
- sacrifice
- giving up something important to help others
- Vansh
- a family line
- tradition
- something people do every year
- ritual
- a special action done the same way each time
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1. They do not eat or drink water 2. For their children's long life 3. A traditional story told during the fast
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Many mothers kept a special _____ called Jitiya.
They did not drink water or eat food all _____.
The fast is called _____. This means no water at all.
Mothers do this fast for their _____.
They pray for a long life for their _____.
They also pray for _____. This means good luck and success.
During the fast, mothers say special prayers called _____.
People also tell an old story during the fast, called the _____.
The story is about a king named _____.
Mothers believe telling this story brings good things to their _____.
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