In Hindu culture, Vat Purnima Vrat holds immense spiritual importance for married women. It is a sacred fast observed by wives praying for the longevity, good health, and overall prosperity of their husbands. This festival is celebrated with grand fervor, particularly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of South India.
Similar to the 'Vat Savitri Vrat' celebrated on Jyeshtha Amavasya in North India, women observing Vat Purnima worship the Banyan (Vat) tree and listen to the legendary tale of Savitri and Satyavan. Let’s dive into the correct date, auspicious timings (Muhurat), and rituals for Vat Purnima Vrat 2027.
According to the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang), the Vat Purnima fast is observed on the Purnima (Full Moon) Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha.
Vat Purnima 2027 Date: In the year 2027, Vat Purnima Vrat will be celebrated on June 18, 2027 (Friday).
Purnima Tithi Timings:
Purnima Tithi Begins: June 18, 2027, at 04:34 AM.
Purnima Tithi Ends: June 19, 2027, at 06:13 AM.
Note: Since the Purnima Tithi prevails during sunrise on June 18 and covers the entire daytime, the sacred fast and all puja rituals must be performed on Friday, June 18, 2027.
According to Hindu scriptures, it was on this holy day that the legendary Sati Savitri fought with Yamraj (the God of Death) through her sheer devotion and forced him to return the life of her deceased husband, Satyavan.
The Mystery of the Banyan Tree: The Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha) represents the holy trinity in Hinduism—Lord Brahma resides in the roots, Lord Vishnu in the trunk, and Lord Shiva in the branches.
The Blessing of Marital Bliss: It is believed that wrapping a sacred thread around the Banyan tree and circumambulating it grants a long life to the husband and shields the marriage from any negative energies.
Morning Cleansing: Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat, take a holy bath, and wear beautiful traditional attire, preferably in auspicious colors like red, orange, or yellow.
Prepare the Puja Thali: Arrange soaked chickpeas (chana), seasonal fruits (especially mangoes and bananas), a sacred thread (raw cotton or kalava), vermilion (roli), rice grains (akshat), incense sticks, a ghee diya, and sweets. You can also place small clay idols of Savitri and Satyavan.
Worship the Vat Vriksha: Head to a nearby Banyan tree. Offer water to its roots, apply vermilion, and offer fruits and flowers.
The Sacred Parikrama: Tie the raw cotton thread around the trunk of the Banyan tree while circumambulating it 7, 11, 21, or 108 times.
Listen to the Vrat Katha: Sit under the shade of the tree and read or listen to the legendary story of Savitri and Satyavan. Conclude the puja with the Aarti and take blessings from the elders in your family.
The core purpose of both fasts is identical (praying for the husband’s long life). However, in North India (UP, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh), it is observed on Jyeshtha Amavasya (New Moon) and is called Vat Savitri. In Western and Southern India (Maharashtra, Gujarat), it is celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima (Full Moon) and is known as Vat Purnima.
Primarily, this fast is meant for married women. However, in certain regions, unmarried girls also observe it to pray for a good and righteous life partner.