Story of Satyavan and Savitri The story of Savitri and Satyavan is a famous legend from the Mahabharata, symbolizing love and devotion that is told on Karwa Chauth. Savitri, a very talented princess falls in love with Satyavan who is an exiled prince living a simple life in the forest. She marries Satyavan despite knowing he is destined to die within a year. Narada tells her that if she worships Devi Savitri, maybe she will defeat the prophecy. On the fateful day, she accompanies Satyavan to the