Vat Savitri fast is considered a special and sacred fast for Suhagin women in Hinduism. This fast is celebrated every year on Amavasya Tithi of Jyeshtha month. On this day, women fast for their husband’s long life, happiness, prosperity and good health and worship the Vat (Bad) tree. The direct relationship of this festival is related to the story of Goddess Savitri and Satyavan, in which Savitri took back her husband’s life from Yamraj on the strength of her tenacity, reverence and resolve.
This fast is a symbol of devotion, faith and tradition, but some special material is required to worship with its law. Vat Savitri fast is considered incomplete without these worship materials. Let us know which materials are needed on the day of fasting.
Essential worship material (full list) of Vat Savitri fast
Savitri-Satyavan statue
A picture or idol of Savitri-Satyavan and Yamraj is necessary for worship.
Vat (Bad) tree trunk or worship near tree
If possible, worship under the elder tree, otherwise the dandi can also be used as a symbol of the tree.
Turmeric and Kumkum
Turmeric and Kumkum have special significance in the fast. It is a symbol of purity and purity of worship.
Holy water (Ganga water)
Bathing idols and trees with Ganga water is considered auspicious.
Sindoor (for married women)
The use of vermilion is special in worship, especially Suhagin women fill it in their demand.
Thread (formula)
This holy thread is wrapped on a tree while circling the Vat tree. It is also called raw thread or kalava.
Fruits and sweets
5 types of fruits and sweets like laddus or pedas are offered for worship.
Wet gram and puri
It is part of the traditional naivedya, which is offered to Goddess Savitri.
Incense, lamp, camphor and incense sticks
The use of these ingredients is necessary to make the atmosphere pure and devotional in worship.
Coconut
There is a tradition of offering coconut at the conclusion of worship.
Suta (thread) – 9 or 16 stars
At the time of the circumambulation of the Vat tree, this yarn is wrapped around the tree.
New bangles and dot
Women wear new bangles and bindi at the time of worship and also offer them to the Goddess.
Roli, rice (Akshat), flower garland
Akshat and flowers have special significance in worship.
conclusion:
It is very important to worship the right method and full material in Vat Savitri fast. This fast is not only a religious ritual, but also a symbol of faith, love and dedication in the relationship of husband and wife. If the fasting women take full care of the above mentioned material, then not only worship is done methodically, but also wishes are fulfilled.
