Vat Purnima / Savitri Brata

29 June 2026

Significance

Celebrated on the Purnima of the Jyeshtha month. Married women observe this fast praying for the longevity, health, and prosperity of their husbands. It honours the legend of Sati Savitri, who outwitted Lord Yama to bring her husband Satyavan back to life.

Rituals & Customs

Women worship the Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha), which represents longevity and immortality. They tie a sacred red and yellow thread around the trunk while circumambulating it seven times. Offerings include fruits, sweets, and vermilion.

Fasting Rules

Married women observe a strict fast from the morning until the puja is completed. The fast is broken only after worshipping the Banyan tree, by consuming prasad and water.

Auspicious Timing

Morning to forenoon during the Purnima tithi.

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