The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Vat Savitri Puja in Varanasi
On Vat Savitri, married women across Varanasi gather at banyan trees, tie raw cotton thread around the trunk and hear the story of Savitri and Satyavan.
A Pandit can lead the puja and katha at a banyan tree near your home or with a banyan branch at home, for your family or a group.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Vat Savitri Puja
Old banyan trees near temples, ghats and neighbourhood squares in Kashi become gathering points for women on Vat Savitri, and many prefer a Pandit to recite the katha.
Families visiting Varanasi in the summer season sometimes plan the vrat here to perform it near the Ganga.
Local traditions & timing
- Vat Savitri falls in peak summer; morning pujas are far more comfortable.
- Popular banyan trees get crowded; reach early or choose a quieter tree.
- Keep water and shade in mind for elders.
Where it's performed
- A banyan tree near your home or a temple
- Your home, with a banyan branch
- Online, for women away from family
Planning tips
- Keep raw cotton thread, a thali, fruits, soaked chana and water ready, or ask for samagri.
- Plan an early morning start to avoid the heat.
- Share the location of the tree so the Pandit can reach you.
About Vat Savitri Puja
Worship of the banyan tree by married women in remembrance of Savitri, who won back Satyavan's life from Yamaraj, with the tying of thread and katha.
Duration
About 1 hour
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Vat Savitri Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can the puja be done at home without a banyan tree?
Yes. Many families bring a banyan branch home and perform the puja there. The Pandit will guide you.
Is it Vat Savitri on Amavasya or Purnima?
In Varanasi and much of North India it is usually observed on Jyeshtha Amavasya; some communities observe Vat Purnima. Tell us your family's custom.
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