When is Vat Purnima?
Vat Purnima in 2027 falls on June 18, 2027, Friday. It is observed from the morning on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Jyeshtha month.
Vat Purnima: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Shukla Purnima) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | June 18, 2027, Friday | 4:35 am, June 18 to 6:14 am, June 19 | Sunrise: 5:23 am |
The Vat (banyan) puja vrat of married women in Maharashtra and Gujarat. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
Significance of Vat Purnima
Where it is celebrated: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Goa
In North India Vat Savitri Vrat is on Jyeshtha Amavasya, while in Maharashtra and Gujarat the same vrat is kept on Jyeshtha Purnima as 'Vat Purnima'. Married women worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husbands.
Vat Purnima puja vidhi
- After the morning bath, do solah shringar.
- Offer water, roli, rice and flowers to the banyan tree.
- Do parikrama of the tree while winding raw cotton thread around it.
- Listen to the katha of Savitri and Satyavan.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Vat Purnima 2027?
Vat Purnima in 2027 falls on June 18, 2027, Friday. It is observed from the morning on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Jyeshtha month.
On which tithi is Vat Purnima celebrated?
Jyeshtha month, Shukla paksha, Purnima. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
What is the significance of Vat Purnima?
The Vat (banyan) puja vrat of married women in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
What is the difference between Vat Purnima and Vat Savitri?
Both are the same vrat. In North India it is kept on Amavasya, in Maharashtra and Gujarat on Purnima.
Vat Purnima 2027 date?
Vat Purnima 2027: Friday, June 18, 2027.