New Delhi: Vat Savitri Puja, a deeply revered ritual for married Hindu women, will be observed on 26 May 2025, coinciding with Somvati Amavasya in the month of Jyeshtha. This rare alignment of dates enhances the spiritual significance of the vrat (fast). Women, dressed in traditional attire with solah shringar (sixteen adornments), offer prayers to the sacred Vat (banyan) tree, perform circumambulations (parikrama), listen to the legend of Savitri, and donate suhag (marital) items as part of the ritual.
This year, the importance of Vat Savitri Puja increases further with the observance of Shani Jayanti on the same day, making it an exceptionally auspicious occasion. The banyan tree, which is central to this vrat, holds deep mythological significance. Women worship it seeking the long life and well-being of their husbands, along with marital bliss and prosperity. But what makes the banyan tree so sacred, and why is it worshipped during this puja?
Why is the Banyan Tree Worshipped on Vat Savitri Vrat?
According to Hindu beliefs, the banyan tree represents the divine trinity — with Lord Brahma said to reside in its roots, Lord Vishnu in its trunk, and Lord Shiva in its branches. The hanging aerial roots of the tree are considered symbolic of Goddess Savitri herself. As a result, worshipping the banyan tree is seen as a sacred act of devotion, especially by married women seeking to ensure the longevity and prosperity of their husbands.
The tradition also finds its roots in the legend of Savitri and Satyavan. Mythology states that Savitri confronted Yama, the god of death, under a banyan tree and pleaded for her husband’s life. Deeply moved by her devotion and courage, Yama restored Satyavan’s life, making the banyan tree an enduring symbol of steadfast love and conjugal strength.
Spiritual Benefits of Worshipping the Banyan Tree
Here are the key reasons why the banyan tree is worshipped during Vat Savitri Puja:
- Symbol of the Trimurti: The banyan embodies the Hindu trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva).
- Savitri and Satyavan’s Tale: It is under this tree that Savitri won her husband’s life back from Yama.
- Auspicious for Marital Bliss: Worshipping the banyan is believed to bestow akhand saubhagya (unbroken marital fortune) and the blessing of children.
- Long Life for the Husband: Women pray at the tree for the health and longevity of their spouses.
- Fulfilment of Wishes: The banyan tree is believed to fulfil heartfelt desires when worshipped with devotion.
As Vat Savitri Puja 2025 approaches, the convergence of Somvati Amavasya and Shani Jayanti is expected to draw even greater participation from devotees seeking divine blessings for a joyful and enduring marriage.
(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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