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Vat Savitri Vrat Puja Method: Vat Savitri Vrat is a symbol of unbroken good fortune for married women and long life of their husband. This fast has special significance in Hindu religion, where women remember the sacrifice and dedication of Mother Savitri who brought back the life of her husband from Yamraj. Banyan (Vat) tree is worshiped on this day, but often women unknowingly make some mistakes during the puja, due to which they do not get the full results of the fast. In the year 2026, this holy fast will be observed on 16 May 2026. Let us know what mistakes should be avoided while planting banyan trees on the day of Vat Savitri fast.
Do not make these mistakes while worshiping banyan tree
Vat Savitri While worshiping the banyan tree on this day, it is very important to take special care of some things. For example, fasting women should not tie the thread on the banyan tree upside down while worshipping. This is considered to be the biggest mistake due to which the results of the fast may remain incomplete. At the same time, complete the circumambulation of the tree and never do incomplete circumambulation.
What is the correct way to tie the yarn?
Tying yarn around the banyan tree is considered very important during Vat Savitri fast. The correct way to do this is as follows. The yarn should always be tied in a clockwise direction i.e. from right to left. While tying the yarn, make sure to circumambulate the tree and pray to God in every round. After tying the thread, at the end of the puja, pray for your husband's long life and happiness and prosperity.
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How to observe Vat Savitri fast?
On the day of fasting, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear new clothes and sixteen adornments. Keep seven types of grains, idols of Savitri-Satyavan, incense, lamp, ghee, fruits and flowers in a bamboo basket. Then first of all offer water to the root of the banyan tree. Offer Roli, Akshat and soaked gram and jaggery to the tree. Listen or read the story of Savitri-Satyavan with wet gram in your hand.
Religious importance of Vat Savitri fast
According to religious beliefs, the story of Vat Savitri Vrat is related to Savitri and Satyavan. It is said that Savitri had taken back her husband's life from Yamraj with her tenacity, intelligence and determination. For this reason, this fast is observed for the strength of married life and longevity of the husband.
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