Vat Savitri Vrat Rules: Vat Savitri Vrat is one of the major festivals of Hindus. Married women especially wait for this fast. At some places, unmarried girls also observe this fast for a suitable life partner.
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Vat Savitri fast observed on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month is considered very special for married women. On this day, women keep fast with the wish of long life, good health and happy married life of their husbands. In the year 2026, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 16th May, Saturday. A question that is often asked regarding this fast is whether unmarried girls can also observe this fast? Know the answer to this question from Ujjain’s Astrologer Pt. Manish Sharma…
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Why is Vat Savitri fast observed?
The question of why Vat Savitri fast is observed in Mahabharata. According to a story in the Mahabharata, a devoted woman named Savitri had taken the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. That day was the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. Since then, this fast is observed on this date for the long life of the husband, good health and prosperity of the family. This fast is considered to be associated with unbroken good fortune. For this reason, traditionally this fast is observed only by married women.
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Can virgin girls observe Vat Savitri fast?
According to astrologer Pt. Sharma, unmarried girls can also observe this fast. It is believed that if a girl wishes for a good life partner or wishes to get married soon, she can worship Goddess Savitri. At many places, virgin girls do not observe a strict fast for the whole day, but only worship and seek blessings.
Do take advice from scholars
If an unmarried girl wants to observe Vat Savitri fast, then it is considered better to take advice from the elders of the house or any qualified scholar. During the puja, worship the banyan tree, listen to the story of Mata Savitri and pray for a suitable life partner. The traditions of different regions may be different, hence it is considered appropriate to observe the fast keeping in mind the beliefs of your family.
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