Vat Savitri Vrat:
Vat Savitri Vrat observed on either “Purnima” or “Amavasya” in the month of “Jyeshtha” as per traditional Hindu calendar is significant to the married Hindu women. The fast begins on ‘trayodashi’ and ends up on the Purnima or Amavasya. According to the scriptures, women who are unable to fast for three days can nonetheless observe a one-day vrat on the final day.
As per the Narad Puran, Vat Savitri Vrat is observable on Jyeshta Amavasya and Jyeshta Purnima, which are also known as Vat Amavasya and Vat Purnima, respectively. However, Skanda Purana mentions the tithi of Jyeshta Purnima, whereas Nirnayamrit mentions Jyeshtha Amavasya as the tithi for the vrat. Vat Savitri Vrat falls between May and June.
Married Indian ladies observe Vat Savitri Vrat for the health and longevity of their spouses and kids. Hindu mythology states that Devi Savitri forced Lord Yamaraja, the God of Death, to give her husband Satyawan his life back on this day. Because of her devotion, Lord Yamaraja returned her deceased husband to her. Married ladies began praying to the “Vat” (Bargad) tree from that point on, and Savitri was also honored on this day as “Devi Savitri.“They pray for the expansion of their family and ask for blessings to protect their husbands’ health. All of India celebrates Vat Savitri Vrat with great enthusiasm and devotion.
The Vat Savitri Vrat Date
The Purnimanta calendar observes Vat Savitri Vrat on Jyeshtha Amavasya, which falls on Shani Jayanti. On Jyeshtha Purnima, the Amanta calendar observes Vat Savitri Vrat, also known as Vat Purnima Vrat.
As a result, married women in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other southern Indian states observe Vat Savitri Vrat 15 days later than women in North India.But the narrative for maintaining the fast is the same for both calendars. The Vat Savitri Vrat festival falls on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in north India.
Significance of the Vat Savitri Vrat:
Several Hindu Puranas, including the “Bhavishyottara Purana” and the “Skanda Purana,” highlight the Vat Savitri Vrat’s immeasurable benefits. Dharma followers worship the Banyan tree, or “Vat,” on Vat Savitri Vrat.The banyan tree is a sign for the “Trimurtis,” or Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, according to Hindu mythology. The tree’s trunk symbolizes Lord Vishnu, the upper part of the tree represents Lord Shiva, and the roots symbolize Lord Brahma. Additionally, the entire “Vat” tree represents “Savitri.” On this day, women pray for their husbands’ prosperity and good fortune in life and conduct a holy fast to assure their protection.
Vat Savitri Vrat Katha
According to legend, on the advice of a sage, King Ashvapati of Madras Kingdom and his childless queen dutifully carried out a puja in honor of the Sun God Savitr. The deity was pleased with the couple’s dedication and blessed them with a girl child whom they called Savitri to respect the divinity. The girl was born into a royal family, but she led a spartan life.
The king instructed Savitri to find a match for a marriage on her own since he was unable to find his daughter a suitable match. Searching for a possible mate, Savitri met Satyavan, the son of the banished blind ruler Dyumatsena. When she told her father what she had decided, Narad Muni stepped in and told her that Satyavan, the man she had decided to marry, would not live more than a year after that.
After trying to get Savitri to reevaluate the choice in vain, King Asvapati agreed to his daughter’s wishes. Following her marriage to Satyavan, Savitri and her husband relocated to the forest, where he resided with his parents. She rejected her royal graces and, in keeping with her husband’s lifestyle and temperament, decided to live a reclusive existence.
Savitri fasted for three days before the time of reckoning. Upon that fateful day, she went to the forest along with her husband. It was given in the story that Satyavan met his fate by falling from a banyan tree and died while cutting the tree.The king of death, Yama, appeared to claim Satyavan’s soul. She continued to follow Yama when she was granted her first and second wishes, which were to restore her father-in-law’s realm and his vision. The death lord commanded her to look for another, anything other than her husband’s life. Yama found himself in a difficult situation when Savitri requested a hundred children with Satyavan. Yama was impressed with Savitri’s devotion to her husband and gave her Satyavan’s life. Hundreds of thousands of married Hindu women have been celebrating and observing Vat Savitri Vrat ever since, hoping that it will bring their husbands long life.
Rituals related to the Vat Purnima Vrat:
1. Married ladies observe this vrat primarily in prayer for a happy married life and for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. On this day, married women who are fasting should not argue with their husbands, say harsh things to them, or do anything else that will offend or harm their sentiments.
2. Women get up early on this auspicious day, apply gingili (sesame paste) and amla (Indian gooseberry) paste, and then take a bath. They then put on the appropriate attire and accessories to look like the perfect.
3. On this day, Hindu ladies wear all of their new clothing and jewelry, according to the religion. For married women, there are sixteen different types of embellishments mentioned. These include, among other things, new garments, henna, bangles, kohl, bindis on the forehead, and vermillion applied to the hair parting. On this day wearing white or black sarees, bindis, or bracelets when doing makeup or making donations is not recommended for ladies.
4. Women keep a strict fast throughout the day for their husbands. Water is used to offer the roots of the banana tree. In the morning they eagerly and devotedly offer their prayers to the sacred Banyan tree and the deity of Goddess Savitri. To seek blessings for her husband’s long life they put water down the tree and tie the string red or yellow around it 108 times. Along with wet pulses and rice fruits like bananas, mangoes, jackfruits, and lemons etc are offered as prasadam. The women then do puja and the temple priest explains “Vat Savitri Vrat Katha”.
5. Married ladies from Jharkhand and Bihar also present hand fans bearing their husbands’ names to the Banyan tree.
6. The devotees also bring back some prasad for the family members after completing all the rites. Women ask their husbands and other family elders for blessings after completing all the rites. Women break their fast with 12 black grams that were soaked in the morning and prasadam. Additionally, women can utilize fruit meals or gram flour products like barfi, laddu, or halwa
7. Along with family and relatives, special treats are also prepared and consumed. Giving away clothing, food, and cash to the less fortunate on Vat Savitri Vrat is very fulfilling.
8. To prevent unfavorable outcomes in your life, it is recommended to observe celibacy on this day.
The Vat Purnima’s power
Numerous Hindu texts, including the Skanda Purana, Nirnayam Rit, and Bhavishyottara Purana, mention and speak about the splendor of Vat Purnima. Hindu married ladies observe this holy fast for the health and happiness of their husbands and kids. In addition to fortifying the marriage between married couples, the Vat Purnima vrat respects the essence of femininity. This makes this vrat so holy and fortunate because of the trust in it. Women who are pregnant, working, or ill can all perform this puja, even if they choose not to fast. They are able to pursue the same advantages as those who obediently observe the fast by sincerely giving their prayers.
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Vat Purnima celebration in different places:
Hindus celebrate the Vat Purnima Vrat both domestically and internationally. We honor Goddess Gauri and Sati Savitri with this holy vrat. Though it is also observed in the Indian states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Orissa, Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrate the Vat Purnima Vrat with tremendous fanfare.
This vrat is known as “Karadaiyan Nonbu” in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In addition to being joyfully honored throughout India, this vrat is also seen as a representation of womanhood.
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FAQs about Vat Savitri Vrat:
Q1. What is the purpose of Vat Savitri VRAT?
Ans- The Vat Savitri Vrat is the fast which is performed by married Hindu women to get the better health, long life and wealth of their husbands and other family members. It has been derived from the epic myth of Savitri who through her dedication and continuous praying resurrected her husband Satyavan from Yamaraj, the god of death.
Q2. Can unmarried girls keep Vat Savitri fast?
Ans- In the past the Vat Savitri Vrat was performed by married women only. However, in modern times some of the unmarried girls also intend to keep the fast in view of finding a good life partner and future marital bliss.
Q3. What to eat in Vat Savitri fast?
Ans- In the fasting period, it is recommended that women should only take fruits, nuts, and water; no grains and cooked food. Many may even observe a complete fast without food or water, depending on the traditions and health of the individual. After breaking the fast food item prepared with gram flour, such as barfi, laddu, or halwa, it can be consumed, or fruits or 12 black gram seeds that were soaked in the morning, should be taken.
Q4. Can we do Vat Savitri puja in periods?
Ans- As per the traditions of performing puja during menstruation, there are divergent practices between different communities and families. It is important to note that some traditions may deny women the opportunity to perform rites at this time as may be allowed. It is considered best to stick to family customs or seek advice from someone who knows a lot about such matters, such as an elder or priest.
Q5. How to break Vat Savitri fast?
Ans- Traditionally, the Vat Savitri fast is broken by offering Karjikai, or a wooden cot, to the moon god, or Savitri, according to the tradition of the family. The fast is broken on the next day after performing all the puja rituals of the goddess. The women usually consume the prasad, a sacred food that is prepared and offered to the deity during the puja, and 12 black grammes, which are soaked in the morning of vrat. After the prasad, they may take other fruits or food made with gram flour.
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