The Economic Times

Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Date: Check tithi timings, puja rituals, significance and why married women observe this sacred fast

Married Hindu women will celebrate Vat Savitri Vrat on May 16, 2026. This significant festival involves fasting for husbands' long life and well-being. Devotees will pray to the banyan tree, offer satvik food, and seek blessings. The rituals include tying sacred threads and seeking blessings from elders and husbands before breaking the fast.