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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Bihar woman gives husband 'watermelon laced with poison' after performing Vat Savitri Puja
The incident was reported from Sherghati area in Gaya district, police said. NEW DELHI: Bihar Police arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband after performing Vat Savitri Puja, a tirual observed by married women for the long life of their husbands. The incident was reported from Sherghati area in Gaya district. — PTI_News (@PTI_News) As per the police, the woman gave her husband a watermelon laced with poison to eat. Mantu Yadav, reportedly consumed the poisoned fruit on May 26 and soon began feeling unwell. Before collapsing, he managed to inform his sister-in-law that his wife, Lakhia Devi, had given him watermelon laced with poison. He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Confirming the arrest, Sanjeet Kumar Prabhat, deputy superintendent of police (Sherghati), said: 'We filed an FIR on May 26 based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's sister-in-law. The victim had told her that he was poisoned by his wife. The accused, Lakhia Devi, has been taken into custody. We are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.'
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Prayagraj: Married women seek blessings for husbands' longevity on Vat Savitri Puja
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 26 (ANI): Women gathered on May 26 at the Shri Maa Alok Shankari Temple in Prayagraj to observe the sacred Vat Savitri Puja, a ritual performed for the longevity and well-being of husbands. The temple has become a hub of spiritual activity as women offer prayers and worship the banyan tree, symbolizing longevity and strength. This puja is mainly observed on Amavasya tithi and Purnima Tithi, and women in North India follow a fast on these days respectively for their husbands. One woman shared her experience, saying, 'We have come here to worship Vat Savitri and seek blessings for our husbands' longevity. Just as the banyan tree is considered immortal, we wish for our husbands to live long and healthy lives.' The atmosphere at the temple is filled with devotion and spirituality as women gather to offer their prayers and seek blessings' 'I'm performing this worship ritual, known as Vat Savitri Vrat, with the hope that just like the Banyan tree is considered immortal, my marriage and my husband's life will also be long-lasting and filled with happiness. By observing this fast and worshipping the tree, I'm praying for my husband's longevity and our marital bliss', said Monika Tiwari from Prayagraj who came there to perform the puja. (ANI).
News18
26-05-2025
- General
- News18
They Say Love Is Eternal, Vat Purnima 2025 Proves It! Wishes And Quotes Inside
Happy Vat Purnima 2025 Wishes: One of the most auspicious festivals for the Hindu community is Vat Savitri Puja. Married women fast all day and offer prayers for their husbands' and families' welfare. Additionally, they worship the banyan tree, which is a representation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devi Savitri, who saved her husband from death's jaws, and Lord Yama. Vat Savitri takes place on the Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Jyeshtha month. As per Drik Panchang, this year, the Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on Monday, May 26. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:11 on May 26 and ends at 08:31 on May 27. People in North India celebrate the festivals according to the Purnimanta lunar calendar. Others adopt the Amanta lunar calendar.
