JANAKPURDHAM: Jitiya Parba has begun in Mahottari along with other Mithilanchal areas from today.
It is one of the most celebrated auspicious festivals of the Mithila zone.
On the first day today, women of the Maithili community take dips into the rivers or ponds and offer curd, beaten rice, mango-juice made edible items and khari (pina) in the yam leaves to the departed ancestors before going for fasting.
On the second day of this festival, women fast from early morning and perform puja (prayers) wishing for the longevity and pursuit of the family happiness.
The fast ends on Friday morning.
Devotees also listen to tales of Jimutavahana on the occasion.
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