Vat Purnima Vrat
Also known as: Vat Savitri Purnima
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Vat Purnima is the full-moon version of the Vat Savitri vrat, observed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the south. Married women fast and pray for their husbands' long life, remembering Savitri, whose devotion won her husband back from Yama — tying threads around a banyan tree and circling it with prayers.
For your location
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Keep a fast for your spouse's health and long life
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Tie a sacred thread around a banyan tree and circle it with prayers
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Listen to or read the story of Savitri and Satyavan
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Seek the blessings of elder married women in the family
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Vat Purnima Vrat is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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