In Hinduism, the festival of Jaya Parvati Vrat holds immense significance, also known as the Vijayi Vrat. During this fast, all married and unmarried women observe the vow. Unmarried girls observe the Jaya Parvati Vrat with complete devotion to make their lives happy and to obtain a suitable groom.
Significance of Jaya Parvati Vrat:
This festival begins on the thirteenth day of the bright fortnight of the Ashadha month. Primarily observed by all married women, it is celebrated during the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha. Married women observe this fast as per their wish. During this fast, women invite other women to their homes and offer them food, and they bless each other to always remain happily married by applying vermilion and turmeric to each other. Jaya Parvati Vrat is an important ritual in Hinduism, and therefore, it holds great significance among all devotees.
The Mythological Story of Jaya Parvati Vrat:
In ancient times, there lived a Brahmin couple who had immense love for each other. Despite having abundant wealth, they were devoid of any children. They worshipped Lord Shiva fervently in hopes of being blessed with offspring. Pleased with their devotion, one day Lord Shiva appeared before them and instructed them to worship a neglected idol of his in a nearby jungle. He informed them that no one worshipped that idol, and by doing so, they would be granted their wish for a child. Upon hearing Lord Shiva’s words, the Brahmin went to the jungle to find the idol and clean it with water. On his way, he was bitten by a snake and fell unconscious. When he didn’t return, his worried wife went searching for him in the jungle. Finding him unconscious near the idol, she decided to stay by his side and started performing penance in front of the idol of Lord Shiva.Impressed by her devotion, Lord Shiva revived the Brahmin and blessed them with a child. With the boon granted by Lord Shiva, the Brahmin and his wife lived happily thereafter, enjoying the bliss of parenthood.
Jaya Parvati Vrat Puja Vidhi:
- Wake up before sunrise on the day of Jaya Parvati Vrat and take a bath. After bathing, wear clean clothes.
- Place a wooden plank in the puja room and spread a red cloth over it. Install the idols or pictures of Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji on this plank.
- After that, worship Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji with kumkum, kasturi, sandalwood paste, and flowers.
- Offer fruits and coconut to Lord Shiva and Parvati Ji according to the season.
- After performing the puja, listen to the story of Jaya Parvati Vrat and after the Aarti, fold your hands and meditate on Goddess Parvati, praying for happiness, prosperity, and peace.
Auspicious Timings for Jaya Parvati Vrat:
Jaya Parvati Vrat will be observed on July 19, 2024, which falls on a Friday. The Trayodashi Tithi begins on July 18, 2024, at 08:44 PM and ends on July 19, 2024, at 07:41 PM.