Festival guide

Vat Savitri Vrat

वट सावित्री व्रत

Married women observe a fast for marital well-being, honoring Savitri and Satyavan.

At a glance

How is Vat Savitri Vrat dated?

Vat Savitri Vrat is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

Yearly reference

Vat Savitri Vrat dates by year

Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.

Why this date?

Falls on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya in the North Indian purnimanta convention. Some regions observe Vat Purnima instead, so local tradition can differ.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Vat Savitri Vrat tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Vrat or fasting day

Nakshatra

Bharani

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

Remembers Savitri winning back Satyavan from Yama through devotion and resolve.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Vat tree worshipFastingSavitri katha

Observed in

North IndiaWest IndiaMaharashtra

Common questions

How is Vat Savitri Vrat dated?

Vat Savitri Vrat is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.

What is the tithi for Vat Savitri Vrat?

The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Vat Savitri Vrat. Choose a year above to see the details.

Can the date differ by city?

Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.