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When is Janaki Jayanti in 2026: As soon as the month of Phalgun begins, a flurry of festivals begins. One of these is the festival of Janaki Jayanti. Janaki Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Janak’s daughter Mother Sita. This year 2026, this holy anniversary will be celebrated on 9th February.

According to folk belief, Lord Ram and Mother Sita are ritually worshiped on the day of Janaki Jayanti. It is believed that by observing fast on the day of Sita Jayanti and doing charity, the devotee gets good results. Let us know here when Janaki Jayanti will be celebrated this year.

When is Janaki Jayanti in the year 2026?

According to the calendar, Janaki Jayanti is celebrated on the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. This year, this date will start on February 9 at 5:01 am and will end on February 10 at 7:27 am. According to Udayatithi, this year Janaki Jayanti will be celebrated on 9 February 2026.

What is the auspicious time of Janaki Jayanti 2026?

According to astrological calculations, Janaki Jayanti On this day, Brahma Muhurta is going to be from 5.21 am to 6.12 am. On this day, Abhijeet Muhurta will be from 12.13 to 12.58. Janaki ji can be worshiped in the auspicious time on this day.

What is the religious significance of Janaki Jayanti?

Janaki Jayanti is the day of birth of Mother Sita. Worshiping Mother Sita and fasting on this day is considered very auspicious and fruitful. By fasting on this day, the seeker gets mental peace and his soul is also purified. The day of Janaki Jayanti is also celebrated as a symbol of restraint, purity and spiritual growth.

How to do Janaki Jayanti Puja

• On the day of Janaki Jayanti, wake up early in the morning and first pay obeisance to Maryada Purushottam Ram and Mother Sita.
• After this, after retiring from daily activities, take bath with Ganga water and meditate.
• Then purify yourself by saying ‘Aamchan’.
• Now wear red colored clothes.
• After that, Lord Shri Ram was placed at the post in the puja room and Mother Sita Install the idol or picture of the deceased and worship him with devotion.
• Be sure to offer makeup items to the Mother Goddess.
• Worship Mother Sita with fruits, flowers, incense sticks, Durva etc.
• At the end, offer aarti and pray for happiness and prosperity.
• Sadhaks can fast throughout the day as per their wish. Have fruits after offering Aarti in the evening.