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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, ‘Vat Savitri Vrat’, observed for unbroken good fortune and long life of the husband, is considered very important for married women. According to religious beliefs, on this day, Mother Savitri took back the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj on the strength of her determination and devotion to her husband. Some people are confused about the date of Vat Savitri Vrat in the year 2026, let us know its exact date, auspicious time and complete method of worship.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: When is it?
According to the Hindu calendar, Vat Savitri Vrat is observed every year on the Amavasya tithi of Jyeshtha month.
Beginning of Amavasya Tithi: From 08:35 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026.
End of Amavasya Tithi: Till 06:12 am on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
According to Udaya Tithi: Vat Savitri Vrat 15 May 2026 (Friday) Only will be kept. On this day, women will worship the banyan tree.
Importance of worshiping banyan tree
In the scriptures, the banyan tree is considered a ‘god tree’. According to mythological beliefs, Brahma resides in the roots of the banyan tree, Vishnu resides in the trunk and Lord Shiva resides in the branches. Also, Savitri had seen her dead husband coming back to life under this same tree. Therefore, by worshiping this tree, troubles in marital life go away and the husband gets a long life.
Worship Method: How to worship Vat Savitri Vrat?
Bath and resolution: On the day of the fast, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, wear beautiful red or yellow colored clothes and take a pledge to fast.
Prepare Ingredients: Keep seven types of grains, idol of Savitri-Satyavan, Kalava (yarn), incense, lamp, fruits and soaked gram in a bamboo basket.
Worship of banyan tree: Go near the banyan tree and offer water to it. After this apply tilak with kumkum and akshat.
Round of raw yarn: Wrap raw cotton or Kalava around the banyan tree and revolve around it 7 or 108 times. While doing parikrama, pray in your mind for the long life of your husband.
Story listening: After the puja, definitely listen or read the story of Savitri and Satyavan. At the end, distribute gram and fruit prasad and seek blessings of elders.
Auspicious time and yoga
The best time for puja on 15 May 2026 will be morning. on this day ‘Shobhan Yoga’ It is being built, which is considered extremely fruitful for worship and auspicious works. Performing puja in Abhijeet Muhurta will give special results.
