Vat Savitri Vrat: In Hinduism, the Vat or Banyan tree is considered to be especially revered. Especially on the day of Vat Savitri Vrat, its importance increases even more. It is believed that the Tridev Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh reside in this tree. Its roots are considered to be Brahma, the trunk to be Vishnu, and the branches to be Shiva.

Every year on the new moon day of the month of Jyeshtha, married women observe this fast for the long life and happiness, and prosperity of their husbands. On this day, married women worship the banyan tree and wrap raw thread around it and do seven parikramas. This tradition is not just a religious ritual, but is considered a symbol of faith, love, and an unbreakable relationship.

Why is Vat Savitri Vrat special?

Vat Savitri Vrat is not just a religious ritual, but a symbol of faith, woman power, and unbreakable love. A deep mythological story is associated with this day. It is said that on this day, Savitri, with her amazing penance and determination, took back the life of her dead husband Satyavan from Yamraj. Since then, this fast has become a symbol of good fortune for married women. It is believed that if fasting is done on this day and worship is done with true devotion like Savitri, then married life remains happy and the husband's life is long.

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On this day, women take a bath in the morning and do full makeup, and observe a strict fast without eating or drinking anything. They go to the Vat or Banyan tree and worship it according to the rituals. During the worship, raw thread (clean thread) is wrapped seven times around the trunk of the Banyan tree. This tradition has been going on for generations, and every married woman follows it with full faith and devotion.

Why is there a ritual of wrapping the thread seven times?

Wrapping the thread seven times is not just a religious process, but a symbolic sentiment. It is believed that the banyan tree is a symbol of stability and longevity of life, and when women wrap a thread around it seven times, it indicates the unbreakable bond of seven births between husband and wife. Also, it is believed that this act averts the troubles coming to the husband and maintains happiness and peace in life.

Story of Vat Savitri Vrat

According to mythology, Savitri was a devoted wife whose husband, Satyavan, had a short life. When Yamraj came to take his life, Savitri chased him and impressed him so much with her logic, devotion, and love that Yamraj not only had to return Satyavan's life, but also had to bless him with a hundred sons. The place where this miracle happened was under the Banyan tree. For this reason, the worship of the Banyan tree is considered special, and women worship it with devotion, considering its branches as 'Savitri Swaroop'.

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