Jaya Parvati Vrat Importance
Women observe Jaya Parvati Vrat for either a good husband and to assure happiness and love in their married life. It is believed that those who observe this fast devotedly are blessed with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This Vrat is observed for the family’s well being and to ensure happiness and prosperity in home. All the wishes and desires of the devotees are fulfilled if they observe Jaya Parvati Vrat with devotion.
Women observe Jaya Parvati Vrat for either a good husband and to assure happiness and love in their married life. It is believed that those who observe this fast devotedly are blessed with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This Vrat is observed for the family’s well being and to ensure happiness and prosperity in home. All the wishes and desires of the devotees are fulfilled if they observe Jaya Parvati Vrat with devotion.
Jaya Parvati Vrat Rituals - Celebration
Jaya Parvati Vrat is observed in dedication to Goddess Jaya. The devotees who observe this fast should strictly abstain from eating food with salt in it for 5 days. Consumption of wheat and some vegetables is also not permitted during this period.
On the first day of this fast, Javara or wheat seeds are planted in a small earthen pot and is placed at the place of worship in one’s home. Then, the devotees perform puja of this pot for 5 days continuously. The pot containing wheat seeds is watered everyday at the time of Puja. Vermillion is put on a necklace-like strand made of cotton wool which is known as Nagla. This strand is then kept around the edges of the pot.
On the first day of this fast, Javara or wheat seeds are planted in a small earthen pot and is placed at the place of worship in one’s home. Then, the devotees perform puja of this pot for 5 days continuously. The pot containing wheat seeds is watered everyday at the time of Puja. Vermillion is put on a necklace-like strand made of cotton wool which is known as Nagla. This strand is then kept around the edges of the pot.
On the last day of the fast, women who observe Jaya Parvati Vrat observe Jaya Parvati Jagran. On the night of this day, they stay awake all night long singing hymns and bhajans and chanting Aartis. This night vigil is done till the next day which is celebrated as Gauri Tritiya when this 5-day long fast is broken.
On the very next day of Jagran, the wheat grass in the pot is taken out and put in a holy river or any other water body. Puja is performed and other important religious rituals are observed, after which, women break the fast by eating a wholesome meal comprising of cereals, vegetables and salt.
Story of Jaya Parvati Vrat
Legend has it that a childless couple prayed to Lord Shiva and Parvati for a child. Pleased with their devotion, Shiva appeared them in their dream and asked them to worship a Shivling existing in a nearby dense forest.
The couple went to the forest and found the Shivling and cleaned the place for worship. The husband then went to get flowers but was bitten by a snake on the way.
A worried wife found the husband in an unconscious state; she returned to the Shivling and started praying for the safety of her husband.
The true devotion of the wife melted the heart of Shiva and Parvati and they brought the husband back to life. The couple then continued their worship and in due course was blessed with a child.
Jaya Parvati Vrat is based on this ancient tale and it is believed that those who observe the Vrat will have a long married life and will be blessed with healthy children.
The couple went to the forest and found the Shivling and cleaned the place for worship. The husband then went to get flowers but was bitten by a snake on the way.
A worried wife found the husband in an unconscious state; she returned to the Shivling and started praying for the safety of her husband.
The true devotion of the wife melted the heart of Shiva and Parvati and they brought the husband back to life. The couple then continued their worship and in due course was blessed with a child.
Jaya Parvati Vrat is based on this ancient tale and it is believed that those who observe the Vrat will have a long married life and will be blessed with healthy children.
How to Observed Jaya Parvati Vrat
Jaya Parvati Vrat is observed in the month of Ashada in Gujarat and is observed by women.
Jayaparvati Vrat and Jagran is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. The Vrat is observed for a happy, peaceful and prosperous life. Here is a brief procedure of how to do or perform Jaya Parvati Vrat. This is not a step by step guide but only give a brief idea.
Jaya Parvati Vrat is observed for five days. The Vrat starts on the 13th day in the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in the month of Ashada (June – July).
Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva are worshipped during the five-day period. Various poojas dedicated to Shiva and Parvati like the Uma Maheshwar puja are performed during this period.
Salt is completely avoided during the five days of Vrata. Wheat and vegetables are also avoided.
On the fifth day, an all night vigil or ‘jagran’ is kept by those observing the Vrata. This staying awake during the night is referred as Jayaparvati Jagran.
Jaya Parvati Vrat is broken by eating food containing wheat and salt on the final day.
There is a tradition that those who observe Jaya Parvati Vrat should do it for five or seven years consecutively.
