In Hinduism, the tradition of fasting and observing religious vows is considered ancient and highly significant. Among these observances is the Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat, performed by married women to pray for their husband's longevity and a happy marital life. This fast is primarily observed in North India on Jyeshtha Purnima. In South India, however, the festival is celebrated on the Amavasya tithi.
The origin of the Vat Savitri Vrat is rooted in a mythological tale from the Mahabharata, where Savitri, a wife, retrieved her husband Satyavan's life from Yama, the god of death. Through this vrat, a woman's strength, faith, and determination are revered. In 2025, this sacred fast will be observed on June 10th (Tuesday).
Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat 2025: Date and Auspicious Muhurat
- Purnima Tithi begins: 11:35 AM on June 10th, 2025
- Purnima Tithi ends: 1:13 PM on June 11th, 2025
In this case, the fast will be observed on June 10th, while the ritual bathing, charity, and acts of piety will be performed on June 11th.
Religious Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat
In this vrat, women worship the Vat (banyan) tree. 'Vat' refers to the banyan tree, and 'Savitri' symbolizes the woman who battled Yama to restore her husband's life. This vrat is performed for the husband's long life, family peace and prosperity, and unbroken marital bliss. It also demonstrates the transformative power of a woman's devotion and penance.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
- Wake up during Brahma Muhurta (before dawn), bathe, and wear clean clothes.
- Married women should wear red or yellow clothes and adorn themselves with sixteen adornments (solah shringar).
- Make a resolve for the fast and begin the puja with a pure heart.
- Go to a banyan tree, clean its surroundings, and offer water to its roots.
- Offer raw milk, flowers, turmeric, vermillion (sindur), and roli to the banyan tree in a ritualistic manner.
- Take a thread (mauli or kalava) and circumambulate the banyan tree seven times.
- Pray for your husband's health and longevity during each circumambulation.
- Recite or listen to the story of Savitri and Satyavan.
- Finally, perform the aarti (prayer with light) of the banyan tree and offer bhog (offerings).
- Observe a nirjala (waterless) fast throughout the day and break it in the evening.
Offerings for Vat Savitri Purnima
Offering bhog to God after the puja is considered essential.
Offerings may include:
- Seasonal fruits (banana, mango, apple, etc.)
- Sweets (laddu, kheer, peda, etc.)
- Puri and sooji halwa
- Chana dal or sattu
- Jaggery and coconut
After offering the bhog, the women observing the fast partake of it as prasad. It is believed that this offering brings prosperity and good fortune to the home.
The Story of Savitri and Satyavan: An Immortal Love Story
Savitri, the daughter of King Ashwapati, was extremely beautiful, virtuous, and intelligent. Upon reaching marriageable age, the king sent her to choose her own husband. She chose Satyavan, the son of a hermit couple living in the forest. Satyavan was a pious, truthful, and handsome young man, but he was cursed to die within a year.
Even knowing this, Savitri married Satyavan and resolved to protect him. After marriage, she served her in-laws diligently. As the year neared its end, Savitri began rigorous penance and fasting.
One day, Satyavan went to the forest to cut wood, and Savitri accompanied him. There, Satyavan's time of death arrived, and Yama came to claim his soul. Savitri followed Yama. Yama repeatedly tried to stop her and send her back, but impressed by her devotion, intelligence, and eloquence, he granted her three boons (excluding Satyavan's life):
- The restoration of her father-in-law's eyesight and kingdom.
- One hundred sons for her father.
- One hundred sons for herself.
Yama was astonished, as she could only become the mother of one hundred sons if Satyavan lived. So impressed by her wifely devotion and commitment, Yama restored Satyavan's life.
Mantras for Vat Savitri Vrat (Puja Mantra)
Main Mantra for Tree Worship
Vat sinchami te mulaṃ salilairaṃṛtopamāḥ |
Yathā śākhāpraśākhābhirvṛddho'si tvaṃ mahītale ||
Tathā putrair-vacha pautrāiśca sampannaṃ kuru māṃ sadā ||
Prayer Mantra
Avaidhvyaṃ ca saubhāgyaṃ dehi tvaṃ mama suvrate |
Putrān pautrāṃśca saukhyaṃ ca gṛhāṇārghyaṃ namo'stu te ||
Special Suggestions for Women
- Observe the fast with complete devotion and faith.
- Maintain self-control and follow a sattvic lifestyle throughout the day.
- Refrain from anger, jealousy, and negative thoughts.
- Avoid tamasic food and items on this day.
- Light a lamp in the evening and recite the vrat katha.
Spiritual Significance of the Vrat
The Vat Savitri Vrat is not merely a religious tradition; it symbolizes a woman's devotion, self-belief, and loyalty. It not only seeks a long life for the husband but also bears witness to a woman's self-confidence, love, and dedication.
Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat 2025 is a festival that represents women's strength and faith. This vrat teaches us that every obstacle in life can be overcome with love and devotion. On June 10th, let the women observing this sacred festival celebrate it with complete devotion and adherence to the rituals, ensuring peace, prosperity, and good fortune in their families.
