🪔 About Vat Savitri Vrat

It is an important celebration in Northern India. In the Mahabharat, the exiled prince Satyavan meets his death under a banyan tree, and his devoted wife, Savitri, follows him to the gates of Yamlok. Moved by her unwavering devotion, Yamraj, the God of Death, restores Satyavan to life. Today, devotees worship the sacred Banyan tree, seeking Mother Divine's blessings for a blessed, fulfilling marital relationship.

Other Sacred Occasions

Phalaharini Kali Puja

On this day, Sri Ramakrishna once performed a special ritual, invoking Mother Divine in his wife, Sharada Devi. The fruits offered in this worship were dedicated to Ma Kali, which is why it is called Phalharini Kali Puja. This festival is celebrated with great devotion and reverence in Bengal.

Shani Jayanti

Lord Shani believes in impartial justice and grants good fortune and prosperity to his devotees. He rewards people according to their deeds, guiding them toward truth, self-discipline, and the path of duty. On Shani Jayanti, many devotees observe fast to please Lord Shani and visit Shani temples to offer prayers and seek Shani Dev's divine blessings.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Nitya Puja of Ma Gayatri with 16 Offerings (12 min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Light a lamp and pray to your chosen deity.
  • Perform Pitru Tarpan and pray for the peace and blessings of your ancestors.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, scripture study, and self-reflection.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Donate food, clothes according to your capacity or help those in need.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.