वट सावित्री व्रत
Vat Savitri Vrat
Married women fast and tie threads around a banyan tree, remembering Savitri who won back her husband from Yama.
About Vat Savitri Vrat
In North India Vat Savitri Vrat is kept on Jyeshtha Amavasya. In Maharashtra, Gujarat and the South it is kept on Jyeshtha Purnima as Vat Purnima.
The banyan tree, vat, is worshipped as the home of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Women fast, tie raw cotton thread around the trunk while circling it, and listen to the story of Savitri and Satyavan.
How to celebrate
Fast from sunrise, without water if you can.
Worship the banyan tree with water, roli, rice, flowers and fruit.
Circle the tree seven or 108 times while winding raw cotton thread.
Listen to the Savitri Satyavan katha and seek blessings from elders.
The story
Savitri followed Yama as he carried away her husband Satyavan's life. Pleased with her devotion and wit, Yama granted her wishes, and she asked for children with Satyavan, leaving Yama no choice but to return his life.
Questions
When is Vat Savitri Vrat in 2026?
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 is on Saturday, 16 May 2026. Amavasya tithi begins at 5:11 AM on Saturday 16 May and ends at 1:31 AM on Sunday 17 May IST.
Is Vat Savitri on Amavasya or Purnima?
North India keeps it on Jyeshtha Amavasya. Maharashtra, Gujarat and South India keep Vat Purnima fifteen days later.
Why is the banyan tree worshipped?
Savitri sat under a banyan tree with Satyavan, and the long-lived tree stands for a long married life.
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