Vat pooja...

Long life, This word reflects the whole origin and significance of the Vat-Savitri puja. A ritual worshipping the 'Vat-Vriksha' the banyan tree.

A fasting day for married women, the ritual practiced for Savitri is meant for the well-being and long life of the husband. The fasting is assigned to Savitri and Satyavana her husband who was destined to die within one year but was brought back to life by her severe penance. The God of death, Yama is implored by Savitri when he is about to leave his body and due to her sheer determination and devotion to her husband, she wins him back to life and soon Satayavana regains his lost kingdom" says the legend...