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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Vat Purnima with rituals and unwavering devotion

Updated On: 29 June, 2026 05:47 PM IST | Divya Nair

Married women observe Vat Purnima by worshipping the banyan tree, tying sacred threads around its trunk, and offering prayers for the long life and well-being of their husbands. Here are some shots capturing the vibrant traditions, devotion, and community spirit that define the annual festival. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

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Married women perform traditional rituals and tie sacred threads around a banyan tree on the occasion of Vat Purnima at Mahatma Gandhi Road, Borivali East, Mumbai, on Monday. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
Married women perform traditional rituals and tie sacred threads around a banyan tree on the occasion of Vat Purnima at Mahatma Gandhi Road, Borivali East, Mumbai, on Monday. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
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Vat Purnima, also known as Vat Savitri Vrat, is a significant Hindu festival primarily observed by married women in Maharashtra and other parts of India

Vat Purnima, also known as Vat Savitri Vrat, is a significant Hindu festival primarily observed by married women in Maharashtra and other parts of India

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On this day, women fast and worship the banyan tree (Vat Vriksha), tying sacred threads (mantra-infused strings) around its trunk while praying for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands

On this day, women fast and worship the banyan tree (Vat Vriksha), tying sacred threads (mantra-infused strings) around its trunk while praying for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands

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The festival draws inspiration from the legendary story of Savitri, who saved her husband Satyavan from death through her devotion and wit

The festival draws inspiration from the legendary story of Savitri, who saved her husband Satyavan from death through her devotion and wit

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Women typically visit a banyan tree early in the morning, circumambulate it, and perform the vrat with great fervour, often breaking their fast only after completing the rituals in the evening

Women typically visit a banyan tree early in the morning, circumambulate it, and perform the vrat with great fervour, often breaking their fast only after completing the rituals in the evening

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The banyan tree holds special sanctity in Hinduism as it is considered a living symbol of Lord Vishnu and is believed to house the spirits of ancestors. During the festival, women, also offer prayers for the well-being of their children and the prosperity of the household while seeking protection from all evils.

The banyan tree holds special sanctity in Hinduism as it is considered a living symbol of Lord Vishnu and is believed to house the spirits of ancestors. During the festival, women, also offer prayers for the well-being of their children and the prosperity of the household while seeking protection from all evils.

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