Why is the banyan tree worshipped during Vat Savitri fast?

 Vat Savitri Vrat 2024: In Hinduism, keeping the Vat Savitri fast by women for the long life of their husband is considered very auspicious and beneficial. Married women keep this fast for the long life of their husband and happiness and prosperity in life. It is believed that on this day there is also a law for fasting women to worship the banyan tree. According to the Panchang, Vat Savitri Vrat is observed on the Amavasya date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This year this date is falling on 6 June 2024. Let us know what is the auspicious time of worship and why do we worship the banyan tree on this day.

Auspicious time of Vat Savitri fast

According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Jyeshtha month will start on 5 June 2024 at 07:54 pm and will end the next day i.e. on 6 June 2024 at 06:07 pm. In such a situation, according to the Udayatithi, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 6 June only. The auspicious time to worship will be from 10:36 am to 02:04 pm on 6 June. To get the auspicious results of the worship, worship only in the auspicious time.

why do we worship the banyan tree

According to religious belief, the trinity of Gods i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh reside in the banyan tree. In such a situation, worshiping this tree brings happiness and prosperity in life. Because the lifespan of the banyan tree is very long. Therefore, it is also called Akshay Vriksha. In such a situation, married women worship this tree and pray for the long life of their husbands.

Apart from this, the problems going on in married life also get resolved. There is a tradition of keeping a fast on this day. During the puja, women take a protective thread in their hands and circumambulate the banyan tree and perform the puja as per the rituals. It is believed that this puja also removes financial problems and provides relief from the troubles in life.

Vat Savitri fast is observed on the day of Shani Jayanti

According to the Panchang, on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month, along with Vat Savitri Vrat, Shani Jayanti Vrat is also falling. In such a situation, worship a black cow on this day. Along with this, offer mustard oil while worshiping Shanidev. Apart from this, donate shadow. The importance of this day has increased even more due to Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri Vrat falling together on Saturday.