The symbolic mythological story of 'Savitri-Satyavan' is prevalent in Mithila society as a women's festival. The event of the devoted wife Savitri bringing back her husband Satyavan, who was a victim of untimely death, from Yamraj with the power of her chastity and firm resolve is at the center of this festival and story. Since this event took place under a banyan tree, a tradition of symbolically worshiping the banyan tree was established, which is known as Vat Savitri festival or Barsait festival.The Barsait festival falls on the day of Amavasya in the month of Jeshtha. This fast is observed...