Janaki Jayanti, or सीता जयंती, which means celebrating the birth of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, will be done on the 21st of February this year. On this day, whoever are the Sita Mata devotees will visit the goddess temples, observe उपवास, and chant her mantras to evoke Sita Mata’s divine blessings.
In Sanatana Dharma, Goddess Sita is considered Goddess Lakshmi and it is also believed whoever observes उपवास this day will eventually attain the blessings of Mata Lakshmi as well. In addition to this, it is also said that during the Sita Ashtami, the Goddess herself appeared on earth once and it was during the कृष्ण पक्ष of Falgun month.
Now let’s get to know the right timing for the Sita Jayanti celebration and the historic significance related to this sacred day.
When is Sita Jayanti?
As per the Hindu calendar, the Sita Jayanti is on the 21st of February, 2025. However, the perfect time to start it is from 9:58 am on the 20th of February and will last till 11:58 am on the 21st of February.
How You Must Do The Puja?
- Take a holy bath in the sacred waters. You can do it at home as well by mixing Ganga Jal into your bathing water. Or you can also take a bath in the sacred ponds nearby.
- If you are doing puja at home, then make sure your altar is clean and well-lit. Place the idol pictures there. Keep rol, sandalwood, akshat, incense, lamp, sweets, fruits and panchamrit there.
- Light a lamp and place Kalash. Chant mantras like
ॐ सीतायै नमः॥ OR
ॐ सीतायै च विद्महे
रामपत्नी च धीमहि
तन्नो सीता प्रचोदयात्॥ OR
नमः सीतायै परं ब्रह्मा
व्रजपत्नी शरणं मम।
आनन्दमयं शान्तिपूर्वकं
सर्वजनानां सुखं देहि॥
One can also read रामायण, especially the readings related to Mata Sita.
In the end, do aarti and distribute Prashad.
It is believed that whoever observes Sita Mata उपवास this day will get their married life improved and free of problems, as well as the newly married couples will be blessed with the happiness of children.
Significance & History Of Sita Ashtami
The Story Of Raja Janak
As per the sacred beliefs and texts, it is said that Goddess Sita was born from the sacrificial land of King Janak of Mithila. King Janak organized a यज्ञ to gain a son but once King Janak was plowing the field, she found a girl.
He accepted the girl child as his daughter. Sita Mata was named Janaki as she was the daughter of Raja Janak but later on, she was given the name Sita and also भूमिपुत्री because she was found in the furrow.
Janaki Jayanti Ancient Story
The story revolves around a Brahman’s wife, who is from the Marwari region. She was born as a चंदेल due to her bad karmas in the past birth. She also ditched her husband in the current birth. Performing these despicable and mean deeds, the woman had to suffer from pain and suffering like blindness, which caused her physical and mental pains. It’s because of her evil deeds; she roamed here and there.
On the days of नवमी of शुक्ल पक्ष in Vaishakh, she did not get any food to eat. So she went to the nearby Janaki temple and begged for food. The Brahmans refused to provide her with food, but she requested the food from them, saying that she was feeling hungry to the point of death. Watching this, one priest gave her a basil leaf and the Charanamrit of God.
Though she was unaware of it, she took it and observed the Janaki Navami उपवास that day that would help her remove all sins after her death and ultimately, attain salvation from life.
What Do People Usually Do On This Day?
On this auspicious day, Ram, Sita, and Lakshman temples are beautifully lit and decorated. कीर्तन और भजन is sung by the priests and the devotees to invoke the blessings of Mata Sita. Some people also do charity on this day, like donating food, clothes, or money to the needy.
For many, Sita Ashtami is also the divine occasion to spend time with family members or friends. It’s a fabulous day for someone who is looking for marital harmony, happiness, children, and the wellness of their husbands.
Final Notes
Observe the sacred fast you also, because it will surely lead you to peaceful bliss. In addition, you can begin your path to attain salvation by attaining the blessings of Sita Mata. For women, it is beneficial to imbibe her divine qualities in themselves and strengthen one’s devotion to the dharma. So prep up yourself and say with us ॐ सीतायै नमः
