Jivitputrika Vrat, also known as Jiwit Putra, is observed for
the wellbeing of the sons by mothers in North India, especially
in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. In 2013, the date of
Jivitputrika Vrat is September 27. Time of Paaran in 2013 is at
PM on September 27. The Vrat is observed on the eighth day in
the waning phase of the Ashwin Month. Jiutya, a red and yellow
thread, is worn by mothers who undertake this fasting. A section
of Hindu society has started questioning the relevance of such
Vrats that are exclusively dedicated to sons; they are argue
that it only worsens the condition of women and only encourage
female feticide. Jivitputrika Vrat is not dedicated to any
particular deity. The sole aim of the Vrat is the long life of
sons. After early morning bath and prayers, mothers start the
fast and do not take any food during the whole day. Jiutya, a
red and yellow thread, is worn on the day by fasting women and
some women wear it till the thread is worn out. Usually, Jiutiya
fasting is done in