Vat Savitri: Mumbai women dressed in their best

Apoorva Kashyap

Jun 24, 2021

A traditional day of prayer

Women dedicate this day to pray for their soulmate’s well-being. Pic by- Sanjay Hadkar

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Elegant and graceful

Women out their best foot forward. Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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Worshipping the ‘Vat’

The Banyan tree or Vat has a special importance on this day. Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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Embodiment of God

The Vat holds the essence of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Trimurti). Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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A knot for life

Women are seen tying a sacred thread around a Banyan tree. Pic by-Uma Kadam

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The wish tree

The sacred Banyan tree is believed to fulfill one's wishes. Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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Savitri fought ‘Yama’

Legend suggests that Savitri fought the god of death, Yama, to save her love. Pic by- Uma Kadam

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The story behind keeping a fast

Savitri kept a fast on Vat Purnima to fight for her husband’s life. Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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Symbol of love

This tradition is a symbol of a wife’s devotion to her husband. Pic by- SL Shanth Kumar

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Beautiful blessings

Devotees worshipping on this day are said to be blessed with good fortune. Pic by-Uma Kadam

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