Pativrata
Sign in to savethumb|Savitri and Satyavan|Savitri is described as an ideal pativrata, depicted here rescuing her husband Satyavan's life from the god of death, Yama. Pativrata () is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the conjugal fidelity of a woman towards her husband. It also refers to the term used to refer to a married woman who is faithful and dutiful to her husband.
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thumb|Savitri and Satyavan|Savitri is described as an ideal pativrata, depicted here rescuing her husband Satyavan's life from the god of death, Yama. Pativrata () is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the conjugal fidelity of a woman towards her husband. It also refers to the term used to refer to a married woman who is faithful and dutiful to her husband.
Hindus generally believe that when a wife is devoted to her husband and serves his needs, she brings prosperity and well-being to her family.
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