This fast is as important as the Karva Chauth.
On this day, married women observe fast and worship the banyan tree, which is believed to grant them a long life.
Vat Savitri Vrat, also known as Savitri Amavasya or Vat Purnima, will be observed on Sunday, June 6. On this day, married women keep a fast for their husband’s longevity, happiness and prosperity. Regarding this festival, it is believed that by observing this fast, the family members are blessed with good fortune and couples have a blissful marital life. Many also believe that this fast is as important as the Karva Chauth. On this day, married women observe fast and worship the banyan tree, which is believed to grant them long life, happiness, prosperity and unbroken good fortune and also vanquishes all kinds of disputes and sorrow. Tirupati astrologer Dr. Krishna Kumar Bhargava sheds more light on the occasion.
According to the Vedic calendar, the Jyeshtha Amavasya Tithi required for Vat Savitri Vrat will start at 07:54 PM on June 05 this year and will end at 06:07 PM on June 06. Udayatithi is considered for the fast, on this basis Vat Savitri fast will be observed on Thursday, June 6. Brahma Muhurat on the day of Vat Savitri Vrat is from 04:02 AM to 04:42 AM. The auspicious Muhurta or Abhijeet Muhurta is from 11:52 AM to 12:48 PM. On the day of fasting, Dhriti Yoga is from morning till 10.09 pm, after which the Shool Yoga will start. Rohini Nakshatra is from morning till 08:16 PM, after which there is Mrigashira Nakshatra.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2024 Pooja material
Idol or picture of Goddess Savitri and Satyavan, Vat Savitri Vrat story and book of Raksha Sutra, raw cotton, banyan fruit, fan made of bamboo, kumkum, vermillion, fruits, flowers, Roli, sandalwood, akshat, lamp, scent, perfume, incense, wedding material, 1.25-meter cloth, batasha, betel nut, betel nut, puri, jaggery, wet gram, peanuts, homemade dishes, poly urn, makhana, coconut, sweets. Apart from this, you need a banyan tree for worship. According to legend, Goddess Savitri followed Yamraj to save her husband Satyavan’s life. She persisted until Yamraj granted her request and revived Satyavan. This event occurred on Jyeshtha Amavasya, which is why the Vat Savitri fast is observed on this date. As a result of this incident, Goddess Savitri became immortal. Satyavan was granted life under a banyan tree, so during this fast, both Vat (the banyan tree) and Savitri are worshipped along with Satyavan. Women who observe the Vat Savitri fast are believed to bless their spouses with a long life, ensuring a happy and prosperous married life.
