Thousands of women will gather at Kamala Park Ghat for a 24-hour fasting and Jiti Vrat (a vow to fast until death) for the long life of their children, with some expecting to cross the grave by the end of the day.

In Bhopal, women from the Bhojpuri community are observing a three-day Jitiya (Jivitputrika) fast to wish for the happiness and prosperity of their children, healthy lives, and long life. The fast began with Nahay-Khay (washing hands and eating). After consuming curd and flattened rice around 3 am on Saturday, women are fasting for 24 hours without water. At 5 pm, a puja will be held at Shitaldas's Bagia, Kamala Park Ghat, in honor of Raja Jimutvahana. The fast, which began with Nahay-Khay, is a symbol of Bhojpuri unity.