Overview

• Vat Savitri Vrat, a Hindu fasting ritual, will be observed on May 26, 2025, in North India, while South India celebrates it on June 10 due to calendar differences.
• The festival honors the legendary tale of Savitri, whose devotion convinced Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband Satyavan's life.
• Married women observe the fast for their husbands' health and longevity, while unmarried women participate in hopes of finding a good life partner.
• Key rituals include worshipping the Banyan tree, tying sacred threads, performing circumambulation, and listening to the Vat Savitri Katha.
• Preparations are underway as devotees plan to follow traditional practices, including wearing red or yellow sarees and preparing special offerings for the puja.