Major festival
Vat Savitri Vrat
वट सावित्री व्रत
Vat Savitri Vrat is kept by married women for the wellbeing of their husbands, recalling Savitri who won back Satyavan from Yama; it is observed at the banyan (vat) tree.
Also known as: Vat Savitri Amavasya · Savitri Brata.
Presiding deity: Savitri.
Vat Savitri Vrat dates
| Year | Date (India) | Weekday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 | 16 May 2026 | Saturday | All cities → |
| Vat Savitri Vrat 2027 | 4 Jun 2027 | Friday | All cities → |
Frequently asked
What is Vat Savitri Vrat?
Vat Savitri Vrat is kept by married women for the wellbeing of their husbands, recalling Savitri who won back Satyavan from Yama; it is observed at the banyan (vat) tree.
What are the other names for Vat Savitri Vrat?
Vat Savitri Amavasya, Savitri Brata.
When is Vat Savitri Vrat 2026?
Saturday, 16 May 2026 (India).
When is Vat Savitri Vrat 2027?
Friday, 4 June 2027 (India).
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