Vat Savitri Puja: The married women keep this fast on the day of the new moon in Jyeshtha. This year the holy fast will be kept on Saturday, 16 May. The fast of Vat Savitri is kept for the long life of the husband, as well as for the happiness and prosperity of married life. This fast also holds a special significance this year as it falls on a Saturday and also celebrates Shani Jayanti. Thus, let's know which mantra married women should chant and what kind of food they should eat on the day of the fast.Foods to be eaten on fast day:There is a very important thing to be kept in mind when fasting for Vat Savitri, especially about food. This fast represents full devotion; hence, even after worshipping the Vat tree on this day, one should not consume tamasic things like onions and garlic. One can eat milk, fruits and dry fruits during the fast which will also maintain your energy. On the day of the fast, soaking gram has great importance in the prasad which is consumed after the worship. While fasting, one should refrain from eating too much fried food and from using excessive oil and spice. Also, due to the scorching heat of May, one should continue to drink water, and the prasad to be offered during the Vat Savitri puja should also be simple.Savitri-Satyavan puja, meditation mantras:You must chant these mantras on the Vat Savitri Vrat puja. This helps in keeping your mind engaged and receiving the blessings of Mata Savitri. Chant the mantras "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya" or "Om Sati Savitryai Namah" while taking seven rounds around the Vat tree. In addition, chant the mantra "Om Saubhagya Pradayinya Namah" while worshipping to receive everlasting fortune. You can remember the unwavering love between Savitri and Satyavan with this mantra of their union. Savitri was ready to battle Yamraj to save her husband. Chanting these mantras during the Vat Savitri puja will bring auspiciousness to the house and remove various life challenges.Aarti, method of ending the fast:After the Vat Savitri puja, you must do the aarti of Mata Savitri, as it is considered incomplete without it.Light camphor during the aarti and pray for peace, happiness, prosperity for all members of the family.After performing the aarti, offer the prasad and distribute it to everyone.Touch the feet of all the elders and seek their blessings.Donate wedding items and food as per your will and capacity.Finally, consume fresh fruit or light satvik food in the evening and conclude the fast with full devotion.
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