Vat Savitri: Are you going to keep Vat Savitri fast for the first time? Read this article to avoid even the smallest mistake..

Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: If you are going to keep Vat Savitri fast for the first time after marriage, then it is natural for many questions to come to your mind. This fast is considered a symbol of the unbreakable relationship between husband and wife in Indian tradition. It is believed that by observing this fast with full devotion and faith, the husband's life is prolonged and the married life remains happy. This time Vat Savitri Vrat will be kept on 26 May 2025, Monday. Let us know the special things related to the fast, which is important for you to keep in mind. Bhopal resident astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma is giving more information on this subject.

Importance of Vat Savitri Vrat
The beginning of Vat Savitri Vrat is associated with a mythological story. It is said that a wife named Savitri got her husband Satyavan's life back from Yamraj on the strength of her penance and determination. For this reason, this day is considered a symbol of dedication and love for the husband. Worshipping the banyan tree on this day is considered very auspicious because it is said that Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh reside in this tree.

If you are fasting for the first time, then keep these things ready for worship in advance.

1. Mauli or Kalava

2. Raw thread

3. Banyan tree fruit

4. Bamboo fan

5. Kumkum, Sindoor, Sandalwood, Roli

6. Akshat (rice)

7. Lamp, incense sticks, perfume

8. Red or yellow chunari (about 1.25 meters)

9. Batasha, betel nut, betel leaves

10. Book of Vrat Katha

11. Kalash filled with water and coconut

12. Things like makhana, soaked gram, peanuts, puri, and jaggery

Rules of the fast

On the day of the fast, women fast without water. Therefore, take care of the body a day before. Wearing red or yellow clothes on the day of the fast is considered auspicious. One should do sixteen adornments and it is important to keep the mind calm. One should not argue or get angry with anyone while fasting. One should stay away from non-vegetarian food like onion, garlic and meat. Circumambulate the banyan tree seven times and wrap it with raw thread. During this, pray for the long life of your husband in your mind.

How to end the fast

The fast ends the next day after sunrise. First of all, bow to your husband and take his blessings. After this, distribute the prasad of the fast. If this is your first fast, then do not panic. Fast according to your faith and strength. The most important thing is to live this day as a sacred feeling. Listening or reading the Vat Savitri Katha during the fast is also considered auspicious.

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