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Sita Ashtami 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, Mother Sita is considered a symbol of sacrifice, love, patience and dignity. The birth anniversary of Mother Sita, the wife of Lord Shri Ram and daughter of King Janak of Mithila, is celebrated as Janaki Jayanti. On this day, devotees worship Mata Janaki with full devotion and pray for happiness, prosperity and marital happiness. Let us know when Janaki Jayanti will be celebrated in the year 2026, what is the worship method and what is its religious significance.
Janaki Jayanti 2026: When is the exact date?
According to the Panchang, Mother Sita was born on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. The timing of dates in the year 2026 is as follows.
- Start of Ashtami Tithi: 9 February 2026, from 05:01 am.
- End of Ashtami Tithi: 10 February 2026, at 07:27 am.
Udayatithi and Pradosh period have special significance in the scriptures. Since Ashtami Tithi will prevail throughout the day and night on 9th February, it will be scriptural and auspicious to celebrate Janaki Jayanti on Monday, 9th February 2026.
Puja Vidhi of Janaki Jayanti
On this day, Mother Sita and Lord Rama are worshiped together. On the day of fasting, wake up early in the morning, take bath and take a resolution to fast. Clean the temple of the house and spread a red or yellow cloth on a stool. Install the statues of Mother Sita and Lord Ram at the post. Offer red chunari and makeup items (bangle, bindi, vermillion etc.) to Mother Sita. Offer fruits, flowers and home-made satvik sweets. At last, perform aarti of Shri Ram-Sita and pray to them for a happy life. Donating wedding items to married women on this day is considered very auspicious.
Importance of Janaki Jayanti
According to religious beliefs, observing fast on Janaki Jayanti removes marital life problems. Women observe this fast for the long life of their husbands. Mother Sita is considered the goddess of patience and sacrifice, her worship brings happiness and peace in the house. If unmarried girls observe fast on this day, they get the desired and eligible life partner.
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