Vat Savitri Vrat - How to do Vat Savitri puja at home - Vat Savitri Puja is observed by married Hindu women for the longevity, health, and well-being of their husbands. It is performed under a Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha) or in front of its representation if you’re performing it at home.
Vat Savitri Vrat | How to do Vat Savitri puja at home
Vat Savitri Puja is a deeply revered Hindu festival celebrated by married women across India, especially in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Gujarat.
Observed on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Jyeshtha month, this sacred fast is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, who is hailed for her unwavering devotion and strength that brought her husband Satyavan back from the clutches of death.
Vat Savitri Puja at Home – Step-by-Step Guide
Women observe this vrat (fast) and perform rituals under the Vat (Banyan) tree, symbolizing stability, longevity, and prosperity. This puja is a heartfelt expression of love, loyalty, and the timeless bond of marriage. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you perform Vat Savitri Puja at home with complete rituals, mantras, and their meanings.
Vat Savitri puja - Required Items (Puja Samagri):
- Image or twig of a Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha)
- Kalash (copper pot filled with water)
- Yellow sacred thread (raw cotton thread or moli)
- Seven types of grains (Saptadhanya)
- Fruits, sweets, dry fruits (panchmeva)
- Turmeric, vermilion (kumkum), sandalwood paste
- Betel leaves and betel nuts
- Incense sticks, ghee lamp
- Flowers, rice (akshat)
- Puja thali, chowki (wooden platform)
- Mirror (optional), bangles, red cloth
- A printed or written copy of the Vat Savitri Vrat Katha
- A mat for sitting
Step-by-Step Vat Savitri Puja Vidhi
1. Morning Preparation & Sankalp (Vow)
After taking a bath and wearing clean traditional attire (usually red or yellow), sit on the mat and take a vow (sankalp) for observing the fast with full devotion.
Vat Savitri Vrat Sankalp Mantra:
मम सुख-सौभाग्य पुत्र-पौत्रादि वृद्धिार्थं चिरंजीवितार्थं
धर्मार्थ काम मोक्ष चतुर्वर्ग फल प्राप्त्यर्थं सावित्र्याः व्रतमहं करिष्ये।
Transliteration:
Mama sukha-saubhāgya-putra-pautrādi-vṛddhyarthaṁ, chiranjīvitārthaṁ,
dharmārtha-kāmamokṣa-caturvarga-phala-prāptyarthaṁ, Sāvitryāḥ vratam ahaṁ kariṣye.
Meaning:
I undertake this fast for the growth of my happiness, prosperity, children and grandchildren, for the long life of my husband, and to attain the four goals of life — Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
2. Vat Savitri Vrat - Setting Up the Puja Altar
If you do not have access to a real banyan tree:
- Place its image or a twig on a chowki covered with a red or yellow cloth.
- Place the kalash near it and decorate it with mango leaves and coconut.
- Prepare a small mound of turmeric-mixed soil and sow the seven grains on it.
3. Vat Savitri Vrat - Worship of the Banyan Tree Representation
Offer haldi, kumkum, akshat, flowers, incense, and diya to the Banyan tree image or twig. Tie the sacred thread around it (7, 11, or 21 times) while chanting the following mantra:
Vat Savitri Vrat - Vat Vriksha Puja Mantra:
वटस्य मूलस्य अधः स्थापयाम्यहम्। सावित्र्याः पूजनं करिष्ये।
English Transliteration:
Vatasya mūlasya adhaḥ sthāpayāmyaham, Sāvitryāḥ pūjanaṁ kariṣye.
Vat Savitri Vrat Mantra Transliteration:
वट वृक्ष त्वं महाप्राज्ञ त्रिकालज्ञानदायक।
मम सौभाग्यमारोग्यं च देहि मे सुतपौत्रिकम्॥
Vata vrikṣa tvaṁ mahāprājña, trikāla-jñāna-dāyaka,
Mama saubhāgyam ārogyaṁ ca, dehi me suta-pautrikam.
Vat Savitri Vrat Mantra Meaning:
O Banyan tree, the most wise and timeless one, knower of the past, present, and future — bless me with health, prosperity, and lineage of sons and grandsons.
4. Vat Savitri Vrat Circumambulation (Parikrama)
Perform 7, 11, or 21 rounds around the Banyan tree or its image, wrapping the thread as you go. With each round, pray for the well-being of your husband and family.
You may chant:
Om vrikṣarājāya namah – (Salutations to the King of Trees, the Banyan)
5. Listening or Reading the Vrat Katha
Read or listen to the Vat Savitri Vrat Katha – the story of Savitri and Satyavan, where Savitri wins back her husband’s life from Lord Yama (God of Death) through her devotion and wisdom.
This story is central to the vrat and reinforces the ideals of dedication, love, and courage.
6. Aarti (Light Offering)
You can offer a small aarti to the representation of Savitri, Satyavan, and the Banyan Tree.
Perfrom Vat Savitri Aarti:
Read Full Vat Savitri Aarti here in Hindi English and Marathi.
Jai Savitri Mata, Jai Savitri Mata.
Pativrata tum ho, poojaniya Mata.
Satyavan ki pran, tumne hi bachaye.
Yamadharm ke pash, tod kar hataye.
Vat vriksh ke neeche, poojan tumhara.
Saubhagya deti ho, sab nari ko pyara.
Lakshmi ka swaroop ho, Saraswati ki vani.
Pati ki lambi ayu, var do Maharani.
Dhanya-dhanya Savitri, dhanya-dhanya nari.
Teri mahima gaayein, duniya ye sari.
Manvanchhit phal de, poorn karo kaja.
Tumhre sharan mein aaye, sakal samaj.
Aarti jo koi gaave, shraddha se tumhari.
Sukh-saubhagya paave, har janam mein nari.
7. Offering to a Married Woman or Brahmin
At the end of the puja, donate food, sweets, fruits, clothes, cosmetics, or dakshina to a married woman (suhaagin) or a Brahmin lady, as per tradition.
8. Breaking the Fast (If Not Nirjala)
- If you are not observing a nirjala fast (without water), you may take fruits or light satvik food after the puja is complete.
- Some women continue the fast till the evening and break it after sunset.
🙏 Optional Mantras and Their Meanings
Mantra for Husband’s Longevity
Transliteration:
Dehi me saubhāgyam āyuḥ patim dīrghāyuṣam kuru.
Meaning:
Bless me with fortune, long life, and may my husband live a long and healthy life.
Simple Chant During Puja:
Om Savitri Satyavanayai Namah
Meaning:
Salutations to Savitri and Satyavan — the divine couple who represent eternal love and devotion.
Fasting Guidelines:
- Fasting can be nirjala (without food/water) or with fruits and water depending on your capacity and health.
- Refrain from consuming grains, salt, and tamasic food.
- Maintain a satvik (pure and peaceful) mindset throughout the day.
📜 Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat:
Vat Savitri Vrat symbolizes the power of a devoted wife. The Banyan tree is considered sacred for its longevity and strong roots, symbolizing long life and stability. Women perform this puja seeking the same qualities in their marital life.
