The banyan tree filled with leaves should be worshipped.
On the new moon day of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu Calendar, Vat Savitri Puja is held in the country’s various parts.
On the day of the new moon day of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu Calendar, Vat Savitri Puja is held in various parts of the country. On this auspicious day, married women usually worship the banyan tree to pray for the long life of their husbands. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the banyan tree. However, not every banyan tree can be worshipped on this auspicious day. Let us find out which banyan tree should be worshipped and what is the auspicious time to hold the puja.
In an interview with Local 18, Prominent astrologer Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal from Deoghar, Jharkhand stated that Vat Savitri Puja is set to be held on June 6. On this auspicious day, married women worship the banyan tree to pray for the long life of their husbands. However, not all banyan trees should be worshipped. The astrologer mentioned that some people break a branch of the tree and worship it on this day but this way is not correct.
Which Banyan tree should be worshipped?
Pandit Nand Kishore mentioned that on the auspicious occasion of Vat Purnima, women should worship the banyan tree by offering various types of fruits and flowers. When asked which banyan tree should be worshipped, he stated that the banyan tree filled with leaves should be worshipped.
The astrologer also mentioned that a banyan tree that does not bear fruit should not be worshipped as it is not considered holy. The surroundings of the tree should be clean and tidy. Adding to it, one should not take a branch and worship as it does not yield any auspicious result.
Time
According to the astrologer, Purnima will start at 7:23 PM on June 5 and continue till 9:19 PM on June 6. Therefore, fasting on this auspicious occasion should be observed on June 6. The auspicious time to hold the puja on June 6 is from 6 AM to 9 AM.