IN PICS | Vat Purnima Observed By Women In Mumbai And Surat

Vat Purnima or Jyeshtha Purnima is one of the most important and auspicious days in the Hindu religion. Image Source: PTI

Fasting and worshipping on this day holds a special significance. The full moon of Jyestha month occurred on Tuesday, June 14, this year. Image Source: PTI

Women observing fast feed on fruits on this day and break their fast only after sighting the moon in the evening. Image Source: PTI

On this day people also listen to the story of Satyanarayan Vrat. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped to seek her blessings. Image Source: PTI

On the full moon day of Jyeshtha month, women worship the banyan tree for the long life of their husband. Image Source: PTI

The fast of Vat Savitri is marked in North India on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. Lord Hanuman’s and Goddes Lakshmi's blessings are sought on this day.