Mumbai: Vat Savitri Vrat, a deeply sacred Hindu observance, will be celebrated this year on 26 May 2025, which falls on the Amavasya (new moon) of Krishna Paksha in the Jyeshtha month. This auspicious day is especially significant for married women, who observe a day-long fast and perform rituals under the sacred Vat (banyan) tree, praying for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The vrat is rooted in the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavan, symbolising eternal love, faith, and the power of a devoted wife’s resolve.

The occasion is marked by elaborate rituals, and women prepare for days in advance to ensure every item needed for the puja is ready. From traditional puja samagri to bridal adornments, each item holds deep symbolic meaning. With the vrat approaching, it’s advisable for devotees to gather their materials early to avoid any last-minute omissions and ensure a smooth, spiritually fulfilling observance.

Vat Savitri Puja Samagri List 2025

Here’s a complete list of items needed to perform the Vat Savitri Puja:

• A decorated puja thali (plate)
• Idol or picture of Savitri and Satyavan
• Sacred thread (raw cotton or mauli) for tying around the Vat tree
• Haldi (turmeric), kumkum, and roli
• Unbroken rice grains (akshat)
• Betel leaves and whole areca nuts (supari)
• Seasonal fruits – especially mango, muskmelon, or watermelon
• Traditional sweets or offerings like pua or puri
• Black gram (kala chana)
• Earthen or brass diya (lamp), cotton wicks, ghee or oil
• Incense sticks (agarbatti) and dhoop
• Seven types of grains
• Vat Savitri Vrat Katha book (scripture for reading the story)
• Basket or thali to place all puja items
• Solah Shringar (Items of Bridal Adornment): Red Glass Bangles, Red Bindi, Vermillion (Sindoor), Kajal (Kohl), Alta (Red Dye For Feet), Mehndi (Heenna)
• Red saree or new traditional clothing for puja
• Water-filled lota and brass kalash

Spiritual Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat

According to Hindu belief, observing the Vat Savitri fast leads to a blessed and harmonious married life, strengthens the bond between spouses, and even grants the boon of progeny. The banyan tree (Vat Vriksha) is revered in this ritual because it is believed that the divine trinity – Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer) – reside within its roots, trunk, and branches respectively. Thus, offering prayers to the Vat tree is akin to worshipping all three cosmic forces.

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