- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Vat Purnima Vrat 2024: On the sacred occasion of Vat Purnima, married Hindu women fast in honour of Goddess Gauri and Satyavan-Savitri, praying for good fortune, a long and prosperous life for their husbands, and a harmonious marriage. While devotees in the west and southern Indian states observe the fast on Jyeshtha Purnima or full moon day, those in northern India observe it on Jyeshtha Amavasya or dark moon day. Vat Savitri Purnima vrat takes place on the Purnima tithi of Jyeshtha month. Let us know when the Vat Savitri Purnima will take place and why this fast is so sacred for married women.
Vat Purnima Vrat 2024: When Will Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat Take Place
As per the Hindu Panchang, the Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat will take place on 21st June 2024. The Purnima tithi will begin at 10:01 PM on 20th June and will end at 09:07 PM on 21st June.
Vat Purnima Vrat 2024: Why Vat Purnima Vrat Is Auspicious For Married Women?
Women take a sacred bath first thing on this auspicious day. It is believed that taking this holy bath will purify both the body and the mind. Married ladies who want to perform this puja and vrat should dress in fresh, vibrant clothing, and bangles, and apply vermillion to their foreheads.
The legend of Vat Savitri is associated with Maa Savitri protecting her husband Satyavan from Lord Yama. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Vat Savitri Vrat is said to provide prosperity and a better life for married Hindu women. Married Hindu women who follow the fast with dedication are said to bestow onto their husbands riches, longevity, and good fortune. Married women who perform the Vat Savitri Vrat ceremonies thoroughly have a happy and contented married life.
Vat Purnima 2024: The Legend Of Savitri And Satyavan
Despite knowing that Satyavan would die in a year due to his destiny, Princess Savitri fell in love with him and vowed to keep him alive. As expected, Satyavan passed away in the forest a year later while gathering wood beneath a banyan tree, and Yamraj arrived to retrieve his soul. Savitri pleaded for his life all the while. Savitri's love inspired Yamraj, who returned her husband's life. The tale of Satyavan and Savitri narrates the fundamentals of a genuine married life and the connection of a husband and wife.
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