Today, Vat Savitri fast is being celebrated with great reverence across the country. This fast is considered extremely important for married women of Hinduism. On this day, Suhagin women fasting for their husband’s longevity, happiness, prosperity and good health and worship the Vat (Banyan) tree. Vat Savitri Vrat is related to the legend of Savitri and Satyavan, which has become an example of unwavering love, female power and devotion of husband and wife.
What is Vat Savitri fast?
Vat Savitri fast is celebrated every year on Amavasya Tithi of Jyeshtha month. On this day, women fast Nirjala and worship Vatavriksha and wrap thread around her. This fast is mainly celebrated with great pomp in North India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In South India it is known as ‘Savitri Brat’ and is celebrated on a slightly different date.
Mythology behind the fast
The story of Vat Savitri Vrat is described in the Mahabharata. According to this, in ancient times, Savitri, the daughter of a king named Ashwapati, was married to a forest dweller named Satyavan. Satyavan was a virtuous and religious young man, but he had a curse of young age.
Savitri was already aware that her husband would die at a young age, but still married her. One day when Satyavan went to cut wood in the forest, he died there. Savitri, with her tenacity and determination, demanded her husband’s life back from Yamraj. Yamraj, influenced by his devotion, intelligence and courage, gave life to Satyavan.
Since then, married women fast for their husbands on the basis of this story and worship Vatavriksha. Vatavriksha is considered a symbol of Savitri, which is a source of life and energy.
Fasting method
Women take a resolution of fast by bathing in the morning.
Sixteen make up and fasts and worships under Vatavriksha.
Water is offered to the tree, fruit-flower, raw milk, yarn thread and red bangles are offered.
Women revolve around the wattavriksha by wrapping thread around the tree.
The fasting story is listened and recited.
In the evening, the husband is also part of this tradition to fan, feed and bless the husband.
Religious and social importance
Vat Savitri fast is not only important from religious point of view, but it is also a symbol of strengthening the relationship between husband and wife. Fasting of this day is an inspirational example of women power, dedication and reverence.
conclusion
Today is special for women who wish their husband’s long life and happy life. Vat Savitri fast is not just a religious tradition, but a symbol of love, sacrifice and faith. This fast also works to connect the coming generations with Indian culture and family values.
