Vat Savitri Vrat 2023: Why is the banyan tree worshiped on the day of Vat Savitri?
Banyan tree has a special place of worship because it is a deity tree in Hinduism.
The banyan tree has great importance in Hinduism. The roots of this tree are very long and spread far and wide. It is said that God resides under the banyan tree. That's why the importance of the banyan tree is considered very big in the Hindu religion. Lord Shiva himself was sitting under the banyan tree with a samadhi. Chitrakoot's Mahant Mr. Rakesh Anand told about some special beliefs related to the banyan tree.
Mahant Shri Rakeshanand ji of Chitrakoot tells that women of the Hindu religion worship the banyan tree once a year on the day of Vat Savitri. The importance of this fast is considered very big. That's why women of the Hindu religion worship.
Lord Shiva did penance under the tree,
Mahant Rakesh Nand of Chitrakoot tells that according to Hindu religious beliefs, Lord Shiva also did penance by planting a samadhi under a banyan tree. Lord Krishna appeared to Markandeya on the leaf of a banyan tree. Goddess Savitri also resides in Akshayavat even today. That's why the importance of the banyan tree increases even more.
Know some special things about the banyan tree
Mahant Shri Rakesh Anand of Chitrakoot tells that the creepers and roots of the banyan tree spread far and wide. Along with this, the vines also hang for a long time. Its meaning is clear that the way the vines and roots spread in the banyan tree. Similarly, the expansion of the earth also happens. In Kalyug, the more sins people commit, the more it is necessary to do good deeds. The specialty of the banyan tree can be seen even today.

