Mumbai: Vat Savitri Vrat is a deeply significant observance in Hindu tradition, especially for married women who pray for their husband’s long life and marital bliss. Rooted in devotion and symbolism, the fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is said to bless devotees with unbroken marital happiness and family prosperity.
Observed annually on the Amavasya (new moon day) of the Jyeshtha month, this year the Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 26 May 2025. For women observing this vrat for the first time, understanding the rituals and rules is essential to performing the puja with full devotion and accuracy.
When is Vat Savitri Vrat in 2025?
According to the Hindu Panchang, Vat Savitri Vrat falls on the Amavasya Tithi of the Jyeshtha month. In 2025, the vrat will be observed on Monday, 26 May.
How to Perform Vat Savitri Vrat for the First Time
If you are observing Vat Savitri Vrat for the first time, here is a simple step-by-step guide:
Vow of Fasting (Sankalp): Wake up early, bathe, and wear red or yellow traditional attire. Take a solemn vow to observe the fast with full devotion.
Worship the Banyan Tree (Vat Vriksha): Offer water at the base of a banyan tree, tie a sacred thread (kalava) or raw cotton thread around the trunk, and perform the puja.
Circumambulation (Parikrama): Walk around the tree seven times, wrapping the thread with each round in a clockwise direction.
Listen to the Vat Savitri Katha: Read or listen to the sacred story of Savitri and Satyavan during the puja ceremony.
Breaking the Fast (Paran): On the following day, break your fast by consuming 11 soaked black grams (kale chane).
Rules to Follow During Vat Savitri Vrat
- It is traditionally observed as a nirjala vrat (without water).
- Women should perform solah shringar (sixteen adornments) and wear a garland made of banyan leaves.
- After the puja, seek blessings from your mother-in-law.
- It is auspicious to donate fruits, grains, clothes, or household items in a basket to a Brahmin or a person in need.
What to Eat on Vat Savitri Vrat Evening
On this day, consuming mango preserve (murabba), jaggery, or sugar is considered auspicious. Devotees also offer poori, chana, and pua to Lord Shiva before eating the prasad.
Essential Puja Items for Vat Savitri Vrat
- Incense sticks, earthen lamp, dhoop
- Sindoor, roli, akshat (rice)
- Sacred thread (kalava), raw cotton thread, bamboo fan, raksha sutra
- One and a quarter metre of cloth, banyan fruit, red and yellow flowers
- Soaked black grams, coconut, complete makeup kit for shringar
- Betel leaves, sugar batasha, image of Savitri-Satyavan
- Vat Savitri Katha book
Why is Vat Savitri Vrat Observed?
This vrat is kept by married women for the long life and well-being of their husbands. It is believed that observing this fast leads to eternal marital bliss, prosperity, and abundance in life.
What Should Be Donated on Vat Savitri Vrat?
Women often donate items related to marriage and womanhood, such as bangles, sindoor, and sarees. This is considered especially auspicious and is believed to bless the donor with lasting good fortune.
Foods to Avoid During Vat Savitri Vrat
Women observing this vrat should refrain from consuming tamasic foods like meat, fish, onion, and garlic. Only satvik (pure vegetarian) meals should be eaten.
Women looking to honour their marital vows and seek divine blessings for family well-being can observe this vrat with heartfelt devotion. Ensure you gather all puja items in advance and follow traditional rituals for the best spiritual results.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts.)
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