How to do or observe 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.