Savitri's mother-in-law

Narada had told Savitri that Satyavan would die exactly one year from their wedding — on the fourth day from now. She begins a three-night vow of fasting and standing, remaining upright like wood, counting every hour until the appointed moment arrives.

Satyavan prepares to go into the forest alone to gather fruit for the agnihotra. But Savitri, who has not left the hermitage in a year, declares she cannot bear to be separated from him — and insists on following him, even though she knows what awaits.