The Vat Savitri Vrat is a significant observance involving fasting, worship, and charity, believed to bestow blessings of a long life for the husband and marital bliss with children.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: Vat Savitri Vrat is an important Hindu fast, primarily observed by women to pray for their husband's long life and the happiness of having children. It is celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon) day of the Jyeshtha month. This year, Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 falls on May 26th. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:12 PM on May 26th and ends at 8:32 AM on May 27th.
Note that this Vrat is performed during the उदयातिथि (Udayatithi, the period after sunrise on the Amavasya day), which further enhances its auspiciousness.
Vat Savitri Vrat Puja Vidhi: How to observe the fast?
The Vat Savitri Vrat puja should be performed according to a specific procedure to reap its full benefits. On this day, women wake up during Brahma Muhurta (the first time of the morning), take a bath, and offer Arghya (water offering) to the Sun God.
Following this, the observing women adorn themselves and proceed to a Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha) to perform its worship. After cleaning the worship area, they light incense and a lamp around the tree and perform seven circumambulations.
The mantras of the Vat Savitri Vrat should be chanted, and the Vrat Katha (story) recited. Offerings (flowers, fruits, sweets, etc.) should be made, and finally, donations of food and money should be given to temples or the poor. Charity holds special significance on this day.
Furthermore, it is advised to avoid arguments or disputes during the fast. Refrain from insulting anyone or harboring negative thoughts, as this can hinder the success of your fast.
Essential Materials for Vat Savitri Vrat: Know what you need
The Vat Savitri Vrat puja requires specific materials, the correct use of which is crucial. These include ghee (clarified butter), soaked black chickpeas, seasonal fruits, Akshat (unbroken rice grains), incense sticks, a branch from a Banyan tree, Ganga water (water from the Ganges River), an earthen pot, betel nut, vermillion (sindur), turmeric, and sweets. All these materials should be used methodically during the puja and the observance of the fast. These materials serve as symbols of devotion and faith. Through these items, one hopes to receive the blessings of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (the Hindu trinity).
Why is Vat Savitri Vrat observed?
The Vat Savitri Vrat holds immense religious and spiritual significance. This fast strengthens the husband-wife relationship, fostering love and trust. It is also believed to aid in attaining marital bliss with children.
It is believed that the Banyan tree is the abode of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Therefore, worshipping the Banyan tree is believed to invoke the blessings of these three deities. This fast is believed to bring peace and prosperity to the family.
The Vat Savitri Vrat is primarily observed by women, as it is considered to bring happiness and prosperity to their married life. Observing this fast not only ensures a long life for the husband but also maintains a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere within the family.
The Vat Savitri Vrat is a special fast that should be performed with utmost devotion. Performing this fast correctly strengthens the husband-wife bond and facilitates the attainment of marital bliss with children. The worship of the Banyan tree and charity on this day are of great importance. If you perform this fast with complete devotion and according to the correct procedure, it brings happiness, prosperity, and peace to your life.
