Vat Savitri 2029: date and puja muhurat
A vrat kept by married women on the Amavasya of Jyeshtha (North India), under the banyan tree.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Vat Savitri 2029
Tuesday, 12 June 2029
Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya (Jyeshtha, purnimanta): 8:17 AM, 11 Jun – 9:20 AM, 12 Jun
Vat Savitri 2030
Saturday, 1 June 2030
Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya (Jyeshtha, purnimanta): 9:15 AM, 31 May – 11:51 AM, 1 Jun
Vat Savitri dates 2029–2033
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2029 | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| 2030 | Saturday, 1 June 2030 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, 21 May 2031 |
| 2032 | Tuesday, 8 June 2032 |
| 2033 | Saturday, 28 May 2033 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Vat Savitri 2029 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Pune | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 12 June 2029 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
A vrat kept by married women on the Amavasya of Jyeshtha (North India), under the banyan tree. It recalls Savitri, whose devotion and wisdom won back her husband Satyavan's life.
Why it matters
Married women honour Savitri, whose devotion is said to have won back her husband's life from Yama.
How it is traditionally kept
A fast, worship of the banyan (vat) tree with threads tied around its trunk, and the Savitri katha.
- Keep a fast, as health allows
- Worship the banyan (vat) tree
- Tie a thread around the tree while walking around it
- Hear the story of Savitri and Satyavan
- Seek the blessings of elders
Across India
Kept on Jyeshtha Amavasya in the north and on Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Purnima) in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Questions
When is Vat Savitri in 2029?
Vat Savitri is on Tuesday, 12 June 2029, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
When is Vat Savitri in 2030?
Vat Savitri is on Saturday, 1 June 2030, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
What is Vat Savitri?
A vrat kept by married women on the Amavasya of Jyeshtha (North India), under the banyan tree. It recalls Savitri, whose devotion and wisdom won back her husband Satyavan's life.
How is Vat Savitri traditionally kept?
A fast, worship of the banyan (vat) tree with threads tied around its trunk, and the Savitri katha.
When is Vat Savitri in 2031?
Wednesday, 21 May 2031. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Vat Savitri in 2032?
Tuesday, 8 June 2032. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Vat Savitri in 2033?
Saturday, 28 May 2033. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Vat Savitri celebrated across India?
Kept on Jyeshtha Amavasya in the north and on Jyeshtha Purnima (Vat Purnima) in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka.
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