In Hindu Sanatan tradition, Mother Sita is considered the embodiment of ideal womanhood, sacrifice, compassion, restraint and unwavering love. The incarnation day of Mother Sita, the life partner of Lord Shri Ram and daughter of King Janak of Mithila, is celebrated as Janaki Jayanti with reverence and devotion.

This festival is considered very important especially for wishing happiness, prosperity and family harmony in married life. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Janaki and take a pledge to adopt her ideals in their lives. Let us know the date, worship method and religious significance of Janaki Jayanti in the year 2026.

Janaki Jayanti date 2026

According to mythological beliefs and calendar, Mother Sita was born on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. In the year 2026, Ashtami Tithi will start on February 9 at 5:01 am, while it will end on February 10 at 7:27 am. Udayatithi has been given special importance in the scriptures. Ashtami Tithi will last throughout the day and night on 9th February, hence celebrating Janaki Jayanti on this day i.e. Monday, 9th February 2026 will be considered religious and auspicious.

Worship method of Janaki Jayanti

On this auspicious day, joint worship of Mother Sita and Lord Shri Ram is done. Devotees should take bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast. After this, clean the worship place of the house and spread a red or yellow colored cloth on a platform. Install the statue or picture of Mother Sita and Lord Ram. Offer red chunari to Mother Sita and offer makeup items like bindi, bangles, vermillion etc. Offer flowers, fruits and home-made sattvik dishes. In the end, perform the aarti of Ram-Sita and pray for a happy married life and family peace. Donating wedding items by married women on this day is considered especially auspicious.

Religious significance of Janaki Jayanti

According to religious beliefs, observing fast on Janaki Jayanti removes obstacles in marital life. Married women observe this fast for the longevity of their husbands and family happiness. Worship of Mother Sita brings peace, harmony and positive energy in the house. For unmarried girls, this fast paves the way for getting a suitable and desired life partner.