Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: Why do married women worship the Vat tree? Know the importance of Vat Savitri Vrat..

Vat Vriksh Puja 2025: Vat Savitri Vrat is a very auspicious festival for married women, which will be celebrated on Monday, 26 May 2025. This day is Somvati Amavasya of Jyeshtha month, which makes the fruits of the fast even more auspicious. According to mythology, Goddess Savitri took back the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj under a banyan tree. Since then this fast is observed for the long life of the husband, unbroken good fortune, and childbirth.

On this day, women worship the Vat tree by doing sixteen adornments, doing parikrama, and listening to the story of Savitri-Satyavan. After the puja, the donation of Suhaag material is also done. This year, there is also the yoga of Shani Jayanti on the day of the fast, which further increases its religious significance.

Religious significance of the banyan tree
The banyan tree is not just a tree, but a living symbol in Hindu faith and tradition. It is called Akshay Vatvriksha. According to religious beliefs, the banyan tree is believed to be the abode of the Trimurti. Brahma resides in its roots, Vishnu in the trunk, and Shiva in the branches. Its hanging dreadlocks are considered to be the form of Mother Savitri, who is the goddess of sacrifice, penance, and desire for children.

It is said that this banyan tree originated from Manibhadra, the king of Yakshas, and since then it has become the carrier of divinity. Women especially worship this tree on the day of Vat Savitri Vrat, wishing for the longevity of the husband and the happiness of children. The banyan tree, with its huge form and shade, gives a shade that gives peace not only to the body but also to the soul.

Why is the banyan tree worshipped in Vat Savitri Vrat?

Vat Savitri Vrat is celebrated by worshipping the banyan tree. According to religious beliefs, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh are present in the banyan tree. It is believed that the roots of the tree belong to Brahma, the trunk to Lord Vishnu, and the branches to Lord Shiva. It is said that worshipping under the banyan tree during Vat Savitri Vrat fulfills all wishes.

According to mythological beliefs, just as Savitri brought back her husband Satyavan from Yamraj with her dedication, similarly married women who observe this auspicious fast are blessed with a happy married life.

How to worship the banyan tree on Vat Savitri Vrat?

On the day of Vat Savitri Vrat, married women should wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

After this, take a vow to fast and do sixteen adornments.

Include roli, sandalwood, Akshat, flowers, fruits, sweets, incense sticks and raw thread in the worship material.

Women gather under the banyan tree and listen to the Vrat Katha.

Then offer water to the banyan tree and apply tilak with roli-chandan.

Wrap the raw thread around the trunk of the banyan tree 7 or 11 times and do parikrama.

After the puja, donate Suhaag items like bangles, bindi, sindoor, kajal, and clothes to 7 or 11 married women.

Donate under the banyan tree

After worshipping the Banyan tree, donating to 7 or 11 married women is considered auspicious. This donation is a symbol of faith and good fortune, which is offered with love. It is believed that this donation does not bring any danger to the married life and protects good fortune. The blessings of the Tridev are received, due to which happiness, peace, and love remain in the married life. Donation on this day is also considered helpful in getting the happiness of children.

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