This time people are getting quite confused regarding Jitiya puja and fasting. According to Pandit Ramdev, Jitiya Vrat is on 6th October. Pass the day after 10:30 am on 7th October. Whereas Sargahi should be done on the night of 5th October, before sunrise. Here, according to many pundits, some people are observing Nirjala fast on 7th October considering Udaya Tithi. To ensure that you do not feel thirsty throughout the day during Jitiya Vrat, there is a ritual of Sargahi before sunrise. In this you can consume some things so that you do not feel weak during the fast. Many seasonal fruits are currently available in the market like apple, orange, banana, carrot and cucumber. You can also drink fruit juice.
Mothers will observe Jiutiya fast on Friday, 6th October. On this day, an idol of Jimutvahana is made from Kush and worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Durga. On October 5, after taking bath, the fasting women will eat Madua Roti, Noni Ka Saag, Kanda, Jhigani, Karmi.
Many women also drink glucose water who have trouble staying hungry. You can also eat Chhena Rasgulla along with it. Namak should not be consumed in Sargahi.
You can also eat banana, milk and curd and jaggery in Sargahi, this will maintain energy in your body.
Many women have the habit of drinking tea several times a day, in such a situation, they start having a lot of headache during Nirjala fast. Therefore, if they drink tea during Sargahi, they will not face any problem in fasting. During Sargahi, you can prepare tea with ginger or cardamom and drink it.
During the fast of Jitiya, one has to observe the fast without eating anything and without drinking water. In such a situation, drinking coconut water will keep you hydrated and you will not feel thirsty throughout the day.
Women do not even apply water to their mouth for 28 hours after doing Sargahi. Even gargling is considered taboo in this festival.