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Why Is the Banyan Tree Worshiped on the Day of Vat Savitri Fast?

Vat Savitri Vrat is considered very important in Hinduism. On this day married women fast for the long life of their husbands and for happiness and prosperity in the family. Also worships the banyan tree. As per the Hindu calendar, this year it will be observed on 19th May 2023, a Friday.

Tridev resides in banyan tree

It is told in the scriptures that the trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh reside in the banyan tree. Brahma resides in the root of the banyan tree, Lord Vishnu resides in the trunk and Mahadev resides in the branches of the tree. On the other hand, the branch hanging down is the symbol of Maa Savitri. For this reason, worshiping the banyan tree on this special day brings blessings of the trinity and the blessings of Mata Savitri also remain with the family.

It has been said in astrology that worshiping the banyan tree helps in getting a child. According to the same legends, seeing the worship and loyalty of Mata Savitri, Yamraj gave life to the dead husband Parayanata. Since then it is believed that by worshiping the banyan tree, women get the blessings of their husband's long life. Along with this, all the troubles and sorrows that come in life go away.

Do these measures on the day of Vat Savitri fast

• To get rid of the problems coming at the workplace, on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya, light 5 ghee lamps under the banyan tree and repeat your wish in your mind. By doing this the seeker gets a lot of benefits.
• To remove disputes in the family, light a lamp of ghee under the banyan tree every day and while meditating on the trinity, repeat your wishes in your mind. Doing this increases mutual love.
• To get rid of chronic illness and mental stress, recite Hanuman Chalisa under the banyan tree and keep the root of a banyan tree under the bed of a sick person.