Vat Savitri Vrat is a traditional Hindu occasion that is celebrated by married women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. This day is primarily celebrated in the northern and western parts of India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The Vat Savitri Vrat is dedicated to the worship of Savitri and Satyavan, where married women observe a fast and pray for the well-being of their husbands. According to legend, the great Savitri tricked Lord Yama, the lord of death, and compelled him to return the life of her husband Satyawan. Hence, married women observe Vat Savitri Vrat for the well-being and long life of their husbands. This year, Vata Savitri Vrat falls on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Vat Savitri Images & Savitri Brata HD Wallpapers: Wish Happy Vat Savitri Amavasya With Greetings, Quotes, Wishes and Messages.

Vat Savitri Vrat 2024 Date

Vata Savitri Vrat falls on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Vat Savitri Vrat 2024 Shubh Muhurat

Amavasya Tithi begins on June 5 at 7:54 pm and ends on June 6 at 06:07 pm. The Amrit Kaal timings are from 5:35 am to 7:16 am on June 6.  The auspicious time for worship is from 8:56 am to 10:37 am on June 6. The auspicious timing for offering tarpan to ancestors is from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm.

Vat Savitri Vrat Significance

Vat Savitri Vrat holds great significance for married women in India. On this day, women show their love for their husbands by tying a ceremonial thread around a banyan tree. The celebration is based on the legend of Savitri and Satyavan as narrated in the epic Mahabharata. The vrat is based on the legend of Savitri and Satyavan. Savitri, a devoted wife, prayed and fasted for her husband Satyavan's long life. When Yama, the god of death, came to take Satyavan's soul, Savitri's devotion and determination compelled Yama to grant her a boon. She cleverly asked for her husband’s life back, and Yama, impressed by her devotion, agreed.

On this day, married women observe the Vat Savitri Vrat (fast) and pray for their husband's well-being and long life. Married women begin their day by waking up early, taking a bath, and then performing a puja. Observing the fast on this day is believed to bring good fortune, happiness, and prosperity while getting rid of negativity and sorrow.

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