Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: When is Vat Savitri on May 16 or 17? Check correct date and significance

One of the most famous festivals celebrated by married Hindu women is Vat Savitri. This festival is mainly celebrated in different parts of North India. According to Hindu Panchang, the day is observed on Aavasya tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. Vat Savitri Vrat is observed by the married Hindu women for the longevity and well being of their husbands. Let's check out the correct date and time for puja :

When is Vat Savitri 2026? Check Date and Time

Vat Savitri Vrat is going to be observed on May 16, 2026, Amavasya tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Jyeshtha.

Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Significance

Hindu married women place a high value on Vat Savitri, fasting on this auspicious day for their husbands' longevity and well-being. Amavasya Tithi falls on Vat Savitri, hence the name Vat Amavasya. They ask for blessings and offer prayers to Vat Vriksha, the banyan tree. Vat Vriksha is regarded as one of the most sacred trees in Hindu scriptures. Married ladies offer prayers to this tree since it is thought to be the home of three major Hindu gods: Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma.

Vat Savitri 2026: Puja Rituals

1. Women get up early and take a bath before beginning any ritual.
2. Women wear traditional clothes, and adorn themselves with jewelry.
3. They prepare the satvik meal for bhog prasad and bring flowers, haldi, kumkum, kalash filled with water, and kaccha soot, a sacred white raw thread.
4. Visit temple, where you can find Vat Vriksha, light a diya with desi ghee, and offer everything to the deity. Offer prayers for their husband's health and well being.
5. Circumambulate the tree, then tie that white raw thread around it.
6. Women should seek the blessings and they should also seek blessings from the elders or in laws by touching their feet.
7. After that, seek your husband's blessings by touching his feet and then break your fast with sattvik food.