Vat Savitri Puja in Bangalore
The culturally diverse city with a massive Hindu population and great enthusiasm, Bangalore, is known as a vibrant location. The Vat Savitri puja is culturally significant for married females and is observed with complete reverence and devotion in Bangalore.
The sacrifice and devotion of Savitri are honoured during Vat Savitri puja, with specific traditions and rituals followed during the puja. As per the epic Mahabharata, the tale of the legendary woman, Savitri, is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures that depict her unparalleled dedication and love for Satyavan, her husband. The presence of pandits from SmartPuja who are well-versed in Hindu culture helps devotees observe Vat Savitri puja, offering a serene environment as per Hindu scriptures.
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Vat Savitri Puja 2023 – Date, Timing, and Tithi
The tithi, timing, and date for Vat Savitri puja for 2023 are as follows:
Amavasya tithi
- Starting date: May 18, 2023
- Ending date: May 18, 2023
- Time: 09:42 PM
Vat Savitri Purnima
- Date: June 3, 2023
As per the Hindu Calendar, Vat Purnima fast is done on Shukla Paksha’s full moon day. The shubh muhurat for this fast is in the afternoon and the morning. Shubh muhurat for morning prayer is 07:07 AM to 08:51 AM and in the afternoon from 12:20 PM to 02:20 PM.
As per Drikk Panchang, the Purnima tithi will begin on June 3, 2023, at 03:36 PM and end on June 4, 2023, at 01:41 PM This tithi falls on Purnima, i.e., a full moon day in Jyestha month- also known as Jyestha Purnima, as stated in Hindu Lunar Calendar.
Significance of Vat Savitri Puja
As per Hindu scriptures, Vat Savitri puja is an auspicious and significant occasion in Hindu culture since marital devotion is exhibited in its inspiring tale. Married women perform Vat Savitri puja, also called Vat Savitri Purnima or Vat Purnima.
Savitri brought her husband to life after his death, signifying the bond between wife and husband. Women visit the vat vriksha or banyan tree, the sacred trees, and pray for their husband’s life and health. Savitri Devi’s blessings are bestowed on devotees for their prosperous and blissful married life.
This puja emphasises the significance of dedication, loyalty, and love. Vrat Savitri fast is done on Jyestha Amavasya and Vat Purnima, i.e., twice yearly. The banyan tree is honoured, and women pray for their husband’s long life.
Besides, Vat Savitri katha, the tale of Satyavan and Savitri, is also recited by the women observing fast. As per Hinduism, listening to the vrat katha on this auspicious day blesses the married couple, and their life is filled with happiness, love, and devotion.
How is Vat Savitri Puja Done?
Vat Savitri Puja Procedure
Preparing For The Puja
Married women observe Vat Savitri puja and fast by getting up early on an auspicious day. They adorn themselves in traditional clothing and jewellery. The devotees gather Puja samigri to prepare everything for their auspicious day. Vat Savitri fast is observed by married women all day by abstaining from water and food.
Vat Vriksha Puja
The primary ritual of Vat Savitri puja and Vat Purnima fast is praying the sacred banyan tree or Vat vriksha. White thread is tied around the tree five to seven times by women observing the fast and desiring happiness and blessing for their husband and married life. Satyavan and Savitri idols or clay dolls can be placed under the banyan tree, and the puja samigri must be offered to the sacred banyan tree. Blowing air using a bamboo fan is also essential to Vat Savitri puja.
Savitri-Satyavan Katha
Vat Savitri Katha is explicitly observed by married Hindu females among the most prominent Hindu rituals. Women recite Satyavan and Savitri’s tale as a Vat Savitri puja ritual. This tale, or katha, determines love and devotion and signifies a wife’s commitment to her spouse. It symbolises her determination to prevent her husband from every obstacle and adversity. Prasad (gram) is offered to the devotees and participants of Vat Savitri Katha.
Samagri Needed for Vat Savitri Puja
The offerings made to the banyan tree during Vat Savitri puja include the following:
| White Thread | Flowers |
| Fruits | Water |
| Roli | Soaked Gram |
| Sweets | Paan |
| Kalava | Akshat |
Conclusion
Vat Savitri puja is performed on the new moon or Amavasya (June 3, 2023) during the Hindu calendar’s Jyestha month, which falls during June or May. Devotees in the city adorn greenery and natural beauty. Women often visit temples, gardens, and parks during the auspicious day.
Hindu married females also observe fast during Vat Savitri puja. The day-long fast is observed for their husband’s health and longevity while getting happiness.
The presence of pandits from SmartPuja in Bangalore enhances the Vat Savitri puja experience and provides many benefits to the devotees. The rituals’ intricacies are carefully considered to make your auspicious day authentic and get blessings for a blissful life.
