🌳 Vat Purnima (वट पौर्णिमा)

Celebrating strength, love, and devotion of Marathi women

When is it Celebrated?

Full moon day of Jyeshtha month (usually in June)

🌸 Significance

Vat Purnima is a sacred festival where married women in Maharashtra worship the banyan tree (वड). They perform rituals and tie cotton threads around the tree, praying for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. This devotion is rooted in the ancient story of Savitri and Satyavan, a tale of unwavering love and courage.

💫 Cultural Highlights

Women dress in beautiful Nauvari sarees and wear traditional jewelry and green bangles.
They gather in groups at banyan trees, sing folk songs, and perform aarti together.
It’s not just a ritual — it’s an emotional expression of respect, bonding, and timeless values.

The sacred moment of tying threads around the banyan tree