Have you ever wondered why a kite and a jackal are worshipped during Jitiya Vrat, especially in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar? For many mothers, this is not simply another ritual performed after a difficult fast. Behind the tradition lies a moving story about friendship, temptation, truth and the consequences of breaking a sacred vow. The story of the kite and the jackal is traditionally remembered during Jivitputrika Vrat, a fast observed by mothers with prayers for the well-being and long life of their children.
