India, May 15 -- Vat Savitri Vrat for 2026 is just around the corner. And the special occasion comes with a huge list of dos and don'ts that married Hindu women must follow.

Brief Overview

Vat Savitri Vrat, also known as Savitri Amavasya, is a festival for married Hindu women. It's meant to commemorate Princess Savitri, who rescued her husband, Satyavan, from the clutches of Yamraj, the Hindu god of death.

It traditionally involves the worship of the 'bargad' (banyan) tree by circumambulating it and tying a sacred red thread around it. The festival is celebrated in the North Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and also in Nepal.

When is Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Puja Date & Time

This year, Vat Savitri ...