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Vat Purnima Fast Puja Contents: Vat Purnima fast has special significance for married women in Hindu religion. This fast is observed to wish for unbroken good fortune, long life of the husband, good health and happiness and prosperity of the family. According to religious beliefs, there is a tradition of observing this holy fast on the full moon day of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and South India, this fast is celebrated with great devotion and pomp. In the year 2026, Vat Purnima fast will be observed on 29th June. The success of any puja depends on its correct material and method. If you are also going to observe this fast this year, then note down the list of important things used in the puja.
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026 date?
According to Drik Panchang, the full moon date of Jyeshtha month will start at 3:06 am on June 29, 2026 and end at 5:26 am on June 30, 2026. On the basis of Udayatithi, Vat Purnima fast will be observed on 29th June 2026, Monday. On this day, married women will observe fast as per rituals and worship the banyan tree.
Religious significance of Vat Purnima fast
Vat Purnima fast is related to the story of Mother Savitri and Satyavan. According to religious belief, Savitri had asked Yamraj for the life of her husband Satyavan back on the strength of her tenacity, devotion and devotion to her husband. Since then this fast is observed for unbroken good fortune, happy married life and long life of the husband. Banyan tree is considered a symbol of longevity.
Complete list of Vat Purnima puja materials
- roli or kumkum
- Turmeric
- Akshat (rice)
- Mauli or Pooja’s yarn
- pot full of water
- Ganga water
- flowers and garlands
- incense and lamp
- camphor
- Coconut
- betel leaves
- Betel
- seasonal fruits
- Sweet
- incense sticks
- red or yellow cloth
- Picture or statue of Savitri-Satyavan
- puja thali
- Raw yarn for wrapping banyan tree
Vat Purnima worship method
On the day of Vat Purnima, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this take a pledge to fast. Collect all the puja materials and go to the banyan tree. Offer water to the banyan tree and offer Roli, Akshat, flowers and other puja materials. After this, revolve around the tree while wrapping raw cotton. At many places there is a tradition of circling seven or 108 times. It is considered auspicious to listen to the story of Savitri-Satyavan and remember Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi during the puja.
Why is the banyan tree considered special?
In religious beliefs, the banyan tree is considered to be the form of the Trinity. It is said that Brahma resides in its roots, Lord Vishnu resides in the trunk and Lord Shiva resides in the branches. This is the reason why its worship on the day of Vat Purnima has been said to have special significance.
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