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Vat Purnima Fast Rules: Vat Purnima fast has special significance for married women in Hindu religion. This fast is observed with utmost devotion and faith by married women to wish their husbands a long life, good health and a happy and prosperous married life. According to mythological beliefs, on this day, Mother Savitri, with the strength of her determination and her devout religion, had taken back the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. Mainly this festival is celebrated on a large scale in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Western India. This year, Vat Purnima fast will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. If you too are going to observe this holy fast this year, then definitely know its important rules before worshiping.
When is Vat Purnima Vrat 2026?
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. Based on Udaya Tithi, Vat Purnima fast will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. On this day, married women will observe a fast and worship the banyan tree and pray for the happy and long life of their husbands.
What to do on Vat Purnima day?
On the day of Vat Purnima, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and wear clean or new clothes. After this, take a pledge to fast while remembering Lord Vishnu, Mother Lakshmi and Mother Savitri. At the time of puja, offer water to the banyan tree, offer Roli, Akshat, flowers, incense, lamp and fruits. After this, take raw cotton or molly and wrap it around the banyan tree. Listen or read the story of Savitri-Satyavan and pray for your husband’s long life, good health and happy married life. On this day, donating to needy people and meditating on God is also considered auspicious.
What not to do on Vat Purnima day?
On the day of Vat Purnima, one should avoid anger, lies, disputes and insulting anyone. Do not hurry during the puja and complete the puja with full devotion. One should not pluck branches or leaves of the banyan tree unnecessarily, because it is considered sacred. On the day of fasting, one should stay away from meat, alcohol, tamasic food and any kind of intoxication. Apart from this, do not let negative thoughts enter your mind and treat family members with love and respect. It is believed that Vat Purnima fast observed with true faith, restraint and positive thinking is considered more fruitful.
Religious significance of Vat Purnima fast
According to religious beliefs, Vat Purnima fast is related to the story of Mother Savitri and her husband Satyavan. It is said that Mother Savitri had taken back her husband’s life from Yamraj on the strength of her unwavering love, tenacity and determination. Since then this fast is considered a symbol of unbroken good fortune and happiness of married life. Banyan tree is also considered very sacred in Hindu religion. Its longevity and huge form is considered a symbol of stability, prosperity and long life.
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