Mumbai: Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 will be observed on Monday, 26 May 2025, and holds deep spiritual and cultural value in Hindu tradition. It is one of the most significant fasting rituals for married Hindu women, especially in North India, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of South India.
This sacred vrat (fast) is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, who, through her devotion and determination, brought her husband Satyavan back to life from the clutches of death. The festival is also associated with the worship of the Vat Vriksha (banyan tree), symbolising eternal life, strength, and commitment in marriage.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 Date and Amavasya Tithi
- Vat Savitri Puja Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 12:12 PM on 26 May
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 8:31 AM on 27 May
According to Hindu scriptures, when Amavasya falls during the afternoon, the fast should be observed on the same day. Hence, in 2025, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 26 May, even though the tithi ends the following morning.
Rituals Followed on Vat Savitri Vrat
Vat Savitri Vrat is marked by deep reverence and a set of age-old rituals. Here’s what women do on this auspicious day:
Fasting (Nirjala Vrat): Married women observe a strict fast without food or water, known as Nirjala Vrat, praying for their husband’s long life and well-being.
Puja under the Vat Tree: Women gather around a banyan tree, perform puja, and circumambulate it seven times while tying a sacred cotton thread around its trunk.
Listening to the Katha: The Savitri-Satyavan story is read or narrated as part of the puja. It symbolises love, strength, and the victory of devotion over destiny.
Offerings: Fruits like mangoes, bananas, melons, and flowers are offered to the tree and deities.
Worship of Clay Idols: Idols of Goddess Savitri and Goddess Parvati are prepared from clay and worshipped at home or near the tree.
Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat in Hindu Culture
The festival is rooted in the epic tale of Savitri and Satyavan, which appears in the Mahabharata. Savitri, a devoted wife, followed her husband into the forest after he was fated to die. When Yamraj (the god of death) came to take his soul, she pleaded with such wisdom and love that he granted her several boons — one of which ensured her husband’s life was restored.
Vat Savitri symbolises:
- Eternal love and marital devotion
- Strength of feminine power
- The idea that faith and sincerity can even reverse fate
It is believed that worshipping the Vat tree, known for its longevity and resilience, helps in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of one’s husband and family.
Coincides with Shani Jayanti in 2025
A unique spiritual highlight in 2025 is that Shani Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Shani (Saturn), falls on the same day as Vat Savitri Vrat. This is considered a powerful combination of energies, making it an ideal day to seek relief from karmic challenges, doshas, or Saturn-related troubles in one’s horoscope.
Women who fast on this day are believed to receive double blessings—from both Goddess Savitri and Lord Shani.
Regional Names & Popularity
Vat Savitri Vrat is celebrated under different names across India:
- Bargadahi in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- Badamavas in Rajasthan
- Vat Amavasya in some regions of Gujarat
- Savitri Brata in Odisha (observed on Purnima instead of Amavasya)
Despite regional variations, the core sentiment of the vrat remains the same—prayers for the long life and prosperity of one’s spouse.
Puja Samagri (Items Required for Vat Savitri Puja)
Make sure you gather the following items for a traditional Vat Savitri Puja:
- Clay idols of Savitri and Parvati
- Raw cotton thread or white yarn
- Red kalawa (sacred thread)
- Bamboo hand fan
- Banyan leaf bud or small branch
- Mango, banana, melon, and seasonal fruits
- Flowers and incense sticks
- Earthen lamps (diya) and a puja thali
Vat Savitri Puja 2025 Checklist
- Fast from sunrise until puja is completed
- Wear traditional attire, preferably red, yellow, or maroon saree/salwar
- Offer prayers to both Savitri and the Vat tree
- Tie the sacred thread and take seven parikramas (rounds)
- Listen to or recite the Vat Savitri Vrat Katha
Spiritual Benefits of Observing Vat Savitri Vrat
- Brings longevity and protection to one’s husband
- Ensures marital bliss and strengthens emotional bonds
- Removes obstacles and karmic debts, especially in 2025 with Shani Jayanti falling on the same day
- Encourages inner discipline and spiritual growth for the observer
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
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