Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: What if you can’t find a Banyan tree?

Mumbai: Vat Savitri Vrat is one of the most sacred and widely observed fasts in Sanatan Dharma, especially among married Hindu women. The vrat (fast) is performed with devotion to pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands, as well as to ensure a harmonious marital life. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls every year on the Amavasya (new moon day) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. In 2025, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 26 May.

Central to this ritual is the worship of the Vat Vriksha, or Banyan tree, which holds deep spiritual significance. The fast is considered incomplete without performing the puja (ritual) at a Banyan tree. However, in urban areas, it is increasingly difficult to find a banyan tree nearby. If you are unable to locate one, there are alternative methods to observe the vrat at home while still maintaining the sanctity of the ritual.

What To Do If You Cannot Find a Banyan Tree?

If you cannot access a Banyan tree on the day of Vat Savitri Vrat, you may arrange for a small branch or twig from a Banyan tree a day prior to the puja. You can then use this branch during your worship at home. As per religious belief, performing the puja in this manner is considered equally fruitful.

No Branch or Twig Available? Here’s an Alternative

In case you are unable to obtain even a branch or twig from the Banyan tree, you can perform the Vat Savitri Vrat by placing all the puja materials near a Tulsi plant (holy basil). Offer your prayers and follow the vrat rituals sincerely while worshipping Tulsi Mata. According to tradition, this approach is acceptable and can bring the same spiritual merit.

(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)

 Even if you live in a city where Banyan trees are rare, Vat Savitri Vrat 2025 can still be observed meaningfully. From Tulsi worship to symbolic rituals, this guide helps you stay connected to your traditions while adapting to modern life.  Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips