Sita Ashtami: 9 Feb

Sita Ashtami

Sita Ashtami, also known as Janaki Jayanti, is a sacred Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Observed on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, the day symbolizes purity, devotion, patience, and strength. Devotees observe fasts, recite the Ramayana, and offer prayers at temples dedicated to Goddess Sita. The festival highlights Sita’s ideals of righteousness, courage, and unwavering faith.