Vat Savitri Puja Celebration Ends Up In Flames! Banyan Tree catches Fire In Patna

What was supposed to be a holy ritual for the longevity of life for one’s partner, turned into a nightmare after a massive Banyan tree ended up catching fire! A video is going viral on social media, which showed a Vat Savitri Puja celebration in Patna, Bihar, which left people shocked and panicked after the very celebration went up in flames. The incident reportedly unfolded at the Fatuha block office premises, where, during the puja, the dry threads used in the ritual caught fire. Since the tradition involves women tying the threads around the Banyan tree, the fire ultimately ended up burning the tree.The clip showed people panicking and trying to douse the fire, as the threads tied around the tree trunk continued to burn in heavy flames. The amount

of damage that the tree ended up receiving has not been confirmed yet, meanwhile, the fire was eventually brought under control soon after the authorities were informed.Reportedly, no casualties have been reported so far. The Vat Savitri Puja is a festival celebrated in many Indian states. It is mostly performed by married women, where they tie a sacred thread around a banyan tree for the longevity of life for their partners. No official statement has been issued yet.Times Now could not confirm the details of the post.Check out the viral post: “A major tragedy was averted during the Vat Savitri Puja in Patna. A huge banyan tree suddenly caught fire as women were performing the puja. It is being reported that the flame of a diya ignited a thread, which quickly engulfed the entire tree,” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the handle ‘riddhima1990’. It was shared yesterday and pulled many views from people.

🚨 A major tragedy was averted during the Vat Savitri Puja in Patna. A huge banyan tree suddenly caught fire as women were performing the puja. It is being reported that the flame of a diya ignited a thread, which quickly engulfed the entire tree. pic.twitter.com/5pznXNw2Kk

— Riddhima (@riddhima1990) May 17, 2026

Internet’s reactions: ALSO READ: Vat Savitri Vrat Katha: Recite This Sacred Story For Marital Bliss“Why were they lighting diyas so close to the tree? Why was this basic thing not followed here?” a user asked. “If you ask me, they should have been way more careful around a tree full of dry threads than simply lighting diyas right next to it. Major loss for the tree and the biodiversity,” added another person.