On Monday, June 29, 2026 (Jyeshtha Purnima), two powerful observances coincide: Vat Savitri Vrat for married women and the Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri.

This guide is part of our complete June 2026 Hindu festivals calendar.

Vat Savitri Vrat – Story & Rituals

The story of Savitri following Yama to bring back her husband Satyavan is one of the greatest examples of pativrata dharma. Through her wit, devotion and steadfast arguments, Yama granted her boons — including Satyavan’s life.

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  • Wake early, bathe and wear new/clean clothes (preferably red or yellow).

  • Fast (many keep a fruit or water-only fast).

  • Go to a banyan tree (Vat Vriksha); tie a red/orange mauli 7, 21 or 108 times while praying for your husband’s long life.

  • Offer milk, yogurt, fruits and sweets; light a ghee lamp and circumambulate the tree 7 times.

  • Tie a protective thread on your husband’s wrist; listen to the Savitri-Satyavan katha in the evening.

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Benefits: longevity and health of the husband, marital bliss, healthy children and saubhagya (auspicious married life).

Snana Yatra – Jagannath’s Divine Bath

On this same Purnima, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra receive a grand bath with 108 pitchers of scented water on the Snana Bedi in Puri. This marks their “appearance day” and begins the ≈15-day Anasara period before the grand Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026. Devotees worldwide take darshan and perform a home abhishek on their Jagannath murti or picture, chanting “Jai Jagannath”.

Also on this day: Kabirdas Jayanti — honouring the great Bhakti saint who taught nirguna devotion.

Conclusion

June 29, 2026 is a day of immense grace for family welfare and Jagannath bhakti. Observe both with love.

Jai Savitri! Jai Jagannath!

Frequently Asked Questions

When are Vat Savitri Vrat and Snana Yatra in 2026?

Both fall on Monday, June 29, 2026 (Jyeshtha Purnima). Kabirdas Jayanti is also observed on this Purnima.

What do women do on Vat Savitri Vrat?

They fast, go to a banyan (Vat Vriksha), tie a sacred thread 7/21/108 times, offer milk, fruits and sweets, circumambulate the tree and listen to the Savitri-Satyavan katha for their husband’s long life.

What is the Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath?

On Deva Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are bathed with 108 pitchers of scented water at Puri, after which they enter Anasara (≈15-day rest) before the Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026.

Read next: June 2026 Hindu Festivals — complete guide.