Vat Savitri fast in Hinduism is very special for married women. This fast is celebrated on Amavasya of Jyeshtha month, which is on 26 May in 2025. On this day, women worship the banyan tree for their husband’s long life and happy married life. It is believed that Banyan tree resides in Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Under this tree, Savitri found her husband Satyavan back from Yamraj, but if you do not have a banyan tree around you, then you can also complete this fast in other ways. For this, many alternative methods have been mentioned in the scriptures, from which you can perform the puja. Let us know how to worship Vat Savitri fast without Vat tree and what should be kept in mind.
Worship the banyan tree from the branch
If the banyan tree is away, then bring his branch and worship it at home. Take an earthen pot and place a branch of bamboo in it. Wrap red or yellow cloth on the branch. After this, offer roli, sandalwood, flowers, incense, lamps and sweets. Wrap the raw cotton 7 times. Read the story by sitting in front of Savitri-Satyavan’s picture or idol. After worship, immerse the branch in the river or holy place.
If the tree or branch is not there, then
Worship with the idol or picture of Savitri-Satywan. Clean the place of worship of the house. Lay red or yellow cloth at a checkpoint. Install a picture of Savitri-Satywan and make a picture of a tree made of turmeric or sandalwood in front of them. Wrap the picture 7 times with raw cotton. Offer roli, sandalwood, flowers, incense, lamps and sweets. Read the story and pray for the long life of the husband.
Peepal tree worship
In the scriptures, Peepal is considered to be an alternative to the banyan tree, because it also resides in Tridevas. Wear red or yellow clothes after morning bath. Wrap the raw thread 7 or 11 times around the peepal tree. Offer roli, sandalwood, rice, flowers, incense and lamps. Read or listen to Savitri-Satyavan. After worshiping, offer water to the tree and revolve around it seven times.
Worship basil tree
If there is no banyan tree around your house, then you can worship Tulsi tree. For this, you should sit near the basil plant and read or listen to the story of the fast. Along with this, take a pledge to fast in the mind.