Gauri Vrat, also known as Jaya Parvati Vrat or Mangala Gauri Vrat, is a significant Hindu ritual observed by married women. Here are some key aspects of Gauri Vrat:
- Purpose: Women observe Gauri Vrat to seek conjugal bliss, happiness, and longevity of their marriage.
- Deity: The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, symbolizing marital harmony and fertility.
- Observance: Married women observe fast on Tuesdays in the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August).
- Rituals:
- Women worship Goddess Gauri with offerings and prayers.
- They listen to the story of Gauri Vrat and its significance.
- They perform puja, archana, and recite mantras.
- Significance:
- Gauri Vrat strengthens marital bonds and ensures a happy married life.
- It blesses women with prosperity, good health, and offspring.
- It symbolizes the triumph of devotion, loyalty, and virtue.
Gauri Vrat is an important aspect of Hindu culture, promoting the values of marriage, family, and devotion.
Here are some details about Gauri Vrat in 2024
- Jaya Parvati Vrat, also known as Gauri Vrat, is considered an auspicious ritualistic celebration or festival.
- Mangala Gauri Vrat, another name for Gauri Vrat, is observed by married women on each Tuesday in the Hindu month of Shravana.
- Women, especially newlywed, observe it to seek conjugal bliss from Goddess Gauri.
- Below are the dates for Mangala Gauri Vrat in 2024:
- July 16
- July 23
- July 30
- August 6
- August 13
- August 20
- September 11
- September 18
- September 25
