Vat Savitri Vrat is a revered festival among married Hindu women, celebrated primarily in North India. In 2026, this sacred fast will be observed on May 16, during the Amavasya tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. The Amavasya tithi begins at 05:11 AM and ends at 01:30 AM on May 17. The festival holds immense significance as women pray for the long life, good health, and well-being of their husbands. On this day, they worship the Vat Vriksha, or banyan tree, which is considered sacred in Hindu scriptures. Rituals begin early in the morning, with women bathing and dressing in traditional attire adorned with jewelry. They prepare satvik food to offer as bhog prasad. The main puja involves visiting a temple or a place with a banyan tree, lighting a diya with desi ghee, and offering puja items while praying for their husbands. After the prayers, they circumambulate the tree, tie a white sacred thread around it, and seek blessings from their elders and husbands. The fast is concluded with the consumption of satvik food, marking a day of devotion and cultural significance.