Mumbai: This year, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 26 May 2025. Celebrated with great devotion by married Hindu women across India, the vrat (fast) is held to pray for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands. Deeply rooted in ancient traditions, this observance is considered highly auspicious for strengthening marital bonds and invoking divine blessings for a happy married life.
According to Hindu scriptures, worshipping the sacred Vat Vriksha (banyan tree) on this day is a must. It is believed that performing the ritual with complete devotion brings the grace of the divine trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). To perform this puja correctly, specific items are required. If you’re preparing for your first Vat Savitri puja, here’s a comprehensive checklist of all the essential items.
Essential Items Required for Vat Savitri Puja 2025
To perform the puja with devotion and completeness, gather the following samagri (ritual items):
- Idol or symbolic images of Satyavan and Savitri (preferably made of cloth)
- One hand fan made of bamboo
- Red thread made of cotton
- Incense sticks (Dhoop)
- Clay diya (lamp)
- Desi ghee for lighting the lamp
- Fresh flowers
- Fruits
- One 1.25-metre cloth piece (preferably new)
- Two pots filled with sindoor-coloured water
- Roli (vermilion)
- Haldi (turmeric) and Kumkum
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Garland and assorted flowers
- Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar)
- One water kalash or lota
- One new chunari (red or yellow)
- Seven types of grains or fruits (especially banana, coconut, mango)
- Dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, and raisins
- Sweets
When is Vat Savitri Vrat in 2025?
As per the Vedic Panchang, the Amavasya tithi of the Jyeshtha month begins on 26 May 2025 at 12:11 PM and ends on 27 May 2025 at 8:31 AM. Since the tithi is present during sunrise on 26 May, the vrat will be observed on this day, in line with traditional customs.
Why Do Women Worship the Banyan Tree on Vat Savitri?
Every year on the Amavasya (new moon) of the month of Jyeshtha, married women fast and pray for their husbands’ long life and wellbeing. On this day, they perform rituals around the banyan tree, which is regarded as sacred in Hindu belief. It is said that the banyan tree houses the energies of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—the three principal deities of the universe. Hence, worshipping the Vat tree is believed to bring divine blessings, protect marriages, and ensure peace and prosperity in the home.
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Married women across India will observe Vat Savitri Vrat on 26 May 2025, fasting and praying beneath the sacred banyan tree. Here’s everything you need—from puja samagri to the spiritual meaning behind this deeply symbolic ritual. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
