Noida, April 21 -- Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals & Significance
Vat Savitri Vrat is a highly sacred observance in Hindu tradition, especially for married women. This vrat is observed for the long life, health, and prosperity of the husband, symbolizing love, devotion, and marital strength.
It is celebrated on the Amavasya (New Moon) of the Jyeshtha month in North India, while in some regions like Maharashtra and Gujarat, it is observed on Jyeshtha Purnima.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Date
Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya): Saturday, 16 May 2026
Amavasya Tithi Begins: 16 May 2026, around 5:11 AM
Amavasya Tithi Ends: 17 May 2026, around early morning
According to the Udaya Tithi (sunrise rule), the vrat will be observed on 16 May 2026 (Saturday).
Important Muhurat (Timings)
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM - 12:45 PM
Godhuli Muhurat: 7:04 PM - 7:27 PM
Rahu Kaal: 8:54 AM - 10:36 AM
Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious, so avoid performing puja during this time.
Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat
The vrat is centered around the worship of the Banyan Tree (Vat Vriksha), which symbolizes longevity, stability, and immortality.
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Savitri saved her husband Satyavan from death by confronting Yamraj (God of Death) and bringing him back to life.
This story represents:
Devotion and loyalty of a wife
Power of determination and faith
Blessings for a long and happy married life
Vat Savitri Vrat Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
Follow these steps to perform the vrat properly:
Wake up early and take a bath
Wear clean/new clothes and perform Solah Shringar (16 adornments)
Take a vow (Sankalp) to observe the fast
Visit a Banyan tree (or place a branch at home)
Offer water, turmeric, kumkum, and flowers
Tie a sacred thread around the tree 7 or 108 times
Offer bhog such as soaked gram, fruits (mango, melon), sweets, and puri
Listen to the Savitri-Satyavan Vrat Katha
Perform Aarti
How to Break the Fast (Paran)
After completing the puja:
Consume soaked gram and water
Seek blessings from elders and your husband
This marks the completion of the vrat
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026
For those observing on Purnima:
Vat Purnima Vrat: 29 June 2026 (Monday)
What to Do with the Banyan Branch After Puja?
You can:
Immerse it in water
Or place it under another sacred tree
If it is a plant, you can plant it at home
Conclusion
Vat Savitri Vrat is not just a ritual-it is a powerful symbol of love, faith, and dedication in marriage. By observing this vrat with devotion, women pray for a happy, long, and prosperous married life.
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