Vat Savitri Vrat 2026
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Our country is a land of traditions, where worship and fasting hold special significance. One such important fast is the Vat Savitri Vrat. This fast is not only a symbol of tradition but also of faith and love, where Savitri brought back her husband Satyavan’s life through her devotion to her husband. On this day, women observe a fast and pray for their husbands’ long life. This fast is observed on the new moon day of the month of Jyeshtha, and in 2026, it will be observed on May 16th.
While this fast will be observed on the 16th in North India, in many parts of the country, it will be observed on June 25th. This day also marks the special Shobhan Yoga (Shobha Yoga), Gaja Lakshmi Yoga (Katha Shaneshwari Amavasya), and Shani Jayanti, making this fast even more significant. Let’s explore the significance of observing this fast, the auspicious time, and the rituals for the fast.
When is Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 celebrated?
This fast is observed at the beginning of the new moon date of the month of Jyeshtha and this year it is falling on 16 May 2026 and it will start from 5:11 in the morning, hence this fast will be observed on 16 May this year and it will end on 17 May 2026 at 1:30 in the night and women observing the fast on 17 May can break this fast after Brahma Muhurta in the morning and break it.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 auspicious time
Amavasya Tithi will start on 16th May at 5:11 am and will end on 17th May at 1:30 pm, hence the best time to perform the puja will be from 7:12 to 8:24.
A special yoga is being formed in Vat Savitri Vrat 2026
This year many special yogas are also being formed on the day of Vat Savitri Vrat, in which Shobhan Yoga, Shani Jayanti, Shanischari Amavasya and special yoga of Gaj Lakshmi are being formed, apart from this many other special yogas are also being formed on this day, in which auspicious yogas like Budhaditya Rajyoga, Vipreet Rajyoga and monthly Karthigai are also being formed, in such a situation, by fasting and worshipping on this day, their benefits increase manifold and by fasting and worshipping on this day, one gets special benefits and positivity is spread in life.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 method of worship
Worshiping the Banyan tree holds special significance on this day. Let’s learn about the ritual-
- The Banyan tree is worshipped on this day because it is believed to be home to the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh). Therefore, first, approach the Banyan tree and place a picture of Savitri and Satyavan there.
- Now, fill a pot with water and offer it to the Banyan tree. Apply a tilak (vermilion mark) and tie a sacred thread around it, then circumambulate it three, five, or 108 times.
- After the circumambulation, listen to the Vat Savitri story and offer all the Suhaag items, including fruits, flowers, sweets, and gram and jaggery.
- After the story concludes, donate fruits, clothes, and food and bow to the Banyan tree.
- Offer fruits, sweets, and Suhaag items to your mother-in-law or other elderly women in the family, receive their blessings, and observe a full-day fast.
