May
Jyeshtha Amavasya / Shani Jayanti / Vat Savitri Vrat
ज्येष्ठा अमावस्या / शनि जयंती / वट सावित्री व्रत
16 May 2026
About this festival
New moon day, Saturn's birthday, women's vow for husband's longevity
अमावस्या, शनि की जयंती, पति की लंबी आयु के लिए औरतों का व्रत
Key significance
- Banyan tree worship
- ritual fasting
- prayers
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Banyan tree worship.
- Include: ritual fasting.
- Include: prayers.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
May guidance
Tapasya, devotion, and balanced living in warmer season.
- Hydration and mindful fasting
- Scripture listening and bhajan
- Support community and pilgrims