City women to pray for their hubby’s long life, well being on Vat Purnima today

Thane | Wednesday | 27th June, 2018

Summary:

I bring a branch of the banyan tree from the local market, along with five fruits—jackfruit, banana, mango, black grapes and Karwanda. A puja is offered and kumkum, five fruits is offered to the tree after which a cotton thread is tied around its trunk. A puja is offered and kumkum , five fruits is offered to the tree after which a cotton thread is tied around its trunk. The next morning the fast is broken and a three-course meal is offered to the god at home.Women begin the day by praying around a banyan tree. Later, we give this fruit and leaf to married women as a symbol of blessing and respect..