Vat Savitri Vrat is a significant Hindu fasting ritual which is observed by married women for the well-being, longevity, and prosperity of their husbands. This sacred vrat is celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Jyeshtha month.
It is celebrated especially in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. This year the auspicious day will be observed on Monday, May 26.
Date and Time
Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: Monday, May 26, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 12: 11 PM on May 26, 2025
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 08:31 AM on May 27, 2025
Mythological story
The vrat commemorates the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavan. According to legends, Savitri’s devotion and determination compelled Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband’s life. This story is symbol of love, loyalty, and spiritual strength.
Puja Vidhi
On this day, women should wake up and take bath early and wear red or yellow sarees. The puja involves tying sacred threads around a banyan tree (Vat Vriksha), offering prayers and sweets, and performing parikrama (circumambulation) around the tree. Women should listen to the Vat Savitri Katha and observe a fast, often without water, to express devotion and gratitude.
Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat
The highly auspicious is not just for marital harmony but also for gaining spiritual merit. Women who observe this vrat with full faith are believed to be blessed with a long, happy married life. As 2025’s Vat Savitri Vrat approaches, devotees are encouraged to prepare spiritually and perform the rituals with sincerity to honour the timeless values of love, sacrifice, and devotion.
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