Savitri Amavasya Brata 2009 – Observance of Savithri Vrata in Orissa

Savitri Brata, popularly referred as Savithri Amavasya Vrata, is a regional festival observed in Orissa and some other Eastern regions of India. Savitri Brata is observed on the Amavasya day in Jyeshta month (usually April – May).

The date of Savitri Brata in 2009 is May 24, Sunday.

Importance, legend and Merits of Savitri Amavas Vrata:
As Vat Savitri Vrata and Sabitri Chaturdashi Vrata this Savitri Amavas Brata is also associated with the legend of Savitri and Satyavan. The story tells – how Savitri rescued her husband, Satyavant, from death and also regained his kingdom for him.

Puranas describe that every married woman should admire Savitri for her great devotion to her husband. On the day of Savitri Brata, married women recite the Sabitri Brata Katha – the legend of Savitri and Satyavan. Merits of the observance of Savithri Brata include – the well being and long life of the performer’s husband and prosperous married life.

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