Vat Purnima

The Story

Vat Purnima is the Maharashtra-Gujarat version of the pan-Indian Vat Savitri vrat (which North India observes on Jyeshtha Amavasya). Savitri's husband Satyavan died, and Yama came to take his soul. Savitri followed Yama for three days, refusing to leave her husband. Her devotion and arguments for dharma ultimately moved Yama, who returned Satyavan's life. Married women fast and tie threads around the banyan tree (vata vriksha), praying for their husband's longevity. The Purnima version is observed in western India while the Amavasya version is pan-Indian.

Vidhi · How It's Done

• Fast throughout the day (some do nirjala)
• Find a banyan tree and tie threads around it while circumambulating
• Perform puja with kumkum, flowers, and offerings at the banyan tree
• Read or listen to the Savitri-Satyavan story
• Pray for husband's long life
• Break the fast in the evening

Key Mantras

• ॐ वटवृक्षाय नमः
• सावित्रीव्रतं कुर्याद् अखण्डसौभाग्यकारणम्

Bhog · Festival Foods

Panchamrit · Fruits · Puran poli (in Maharashtra)

Regional Variants

• · Maharashtra: Vat Purnima on Jyeshtha Purnima
• · North India: Vat Savitri on Jyeshtha Amavasya (already in main 20 festivals)
• · Goa: similar to Maharashtra

Frequently Asked

When is Vat Purnima in 2026?

Vat Purnima is listed for June 29, 2026 (Monday) — Jyeshtha Purnima / Vat Purnima Vrat. in India. Always confirm local panchang or official holiday notices for regional date variations.

Is Vat Purnima a public holiday?

Public holiday status for Vat Purnima in India can vary by country, state, institution, and local calendar. Check official holiday notices for your location.

Why is Vat Purnima celebrated?

Vat Purnima is the Maharashtra-Gujarat version of the pan-Indian Vat Savitri vrat (which North India observes on Jyeshtha Amavasya). Savitri's husband Satyavan died, and Yama came to take his soul.

How is Vat Purnima celebrated at home?

Fast throughout the day (some do nirjala) Find a banyan tree and tie threads around it while circumambulating Perform puja with kumkum, flowers, and offerings at the banyan tree Read or listen to the Savitri-Satyavan story Pray…

What food or prasad is prepared for Vat Purnima?

Common foods and offerings include Panchamrit, Fruits, Puran poli (in Maharashtra).

What are the regional names of Vat Purnima?

Vat Purnima is also associated with names or regional forms such as वट पूर्णिमा, Maharashtra: Vat Purnima on Jyeshtha Purnima, North India: Vat Savitri on Jyeshtha Amavasya (already in main 20 festivals), Goa: similar to Maharashtra.

Dates · Next 5 Years