GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -On the auspicious day of Vat Savitri Vrat, it is believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu and the Banyan tree fulfills a woman’s prayers for a happy married life. After praying, women also tie yarn around the logs of a Banyan tree. However, a question many ask is why women worship the Banyan tree.

Detailed explanation-2: -The banyan tree is considered as sacred by various tribal communities. As Gautam Buddha sat under this tree for seven days it is regarded as holy by the Buddhists. The first Tirthankara of Jainism, Rishabhanath received perfect knowledge under the banyan tree. Thus, it is sacred to the Jains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Banyan Tree One of the most sacred trees in India, the tree is also called Kalpavriksha. ‘Kalpa’ means wishes, so the Banyan tree is said to fulfill our wishes. The bark of the tree is said to be of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma the roots, and Lord Shiva the branches. The tree is said to possess super natural powers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Bhog that is served after the pooja consists of the wet pulses, jackfruit, palm fruit, bananas, kendu, rice, mangoes and many other fruits. Even during the rituals, women offer nine fruits to Goddess Savitri and later they eat the prasad or bhog after taking the blessings of their mother-in-law and husband.