Gangaur Vrat Today, Know Auspicious Timings, Significance, And More About This Fast

Gangaur Vrat 2025: Gangaur is considered a sacred and auspicious festival, especially for Rajasthan and India. It is known by different names in various parts of the country and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Women primarily worship Goddess Parvati during this festival, which holds immense significance in Rajasthan.ALSO READ: Chaitra Navratri Will Last Only 8 Days This Year – Know The Reason And Auspicious DatesRituals, Significance, And Grand CelebrationsThe festival is celebrated annually on Tritiya Tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha, which falls on March 31, 2025. Gangaur Puja takes place on the third day of Chaitra Navratri, during which married and unmarried women worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, praying for their husbands' long life and well-being.The grandeur of this festival is most visible in Rajasthan, but it is also celebrated in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Gujarat. Similar to Karva Chauth, Gangaur holds great cultural and spiritual importance.Unmarried girls and married women observe this fast to seek a good husband and a blissful married life. It is believed that by following this ritual, couples can attain a harmonious relationship like that of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.Today, on March 31, 2025, Gangaur will be celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival concludes with vibrant processions and grand celebrations.For sixteen days, women wake up early, visit gardens to collect fresh grass (dub) and flowers, and offer them to the clay idols of Goddess Gangaur, sprinkling them with milk as part of the rituals.On Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya, devotees take their worshipped idols to a river, pond, or lake to offer water. The next evening, the idols are immersed, marking the completion of the festival. The place where the puja takes place is considered Gangaur's parental home, while the site of immersion is regarded as her marital home.This Festival Is Celebrated For 17 DaysIn Rajasthan, the Gangaur festival begins on the full moon day of the Phalguna month and continues for the next 17 days. During these 17 days, idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are crafted and worshipped daily, accompanied by devotional songs. On the third day of Chaitra Navratri, women observe a fast, perform rituals adorned in sixteen traditional ornaments, and listen to the Gangaur Katha in the evening. It is believed that the more ornaments, known as 'Gune' are offered to Goddess Parvati on the day of 'Badi Gangaur,' the more prosperity and wealth enter the household. After the puja, women present these 'Gune' to their mother-in-law or sister-in-law. Originally called 'Gahana' (jewelry), the term has evolved into 'Guna' over time.Unmarried Girls Pray For A Suitable HusbandGangaur is a festival celebrated by all women, from unmarried girls to married women, who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that the first Gangaur Puja after marriage is performed at a woman's parental home. For unmarried girls, this puja holds significance as they pray for a suitable husband, while married women observe the fast for their husband's long life. Unmarried girls dress up, and married women adorn themselves with sixteen traditional ornaments, performing the rituals with devotion for sixteen days.Special Worship Of Goddess ParvatiOn Gangaur, special worship of Goddess Parvati is performed. As Tritiya Tithi is ruled by Goddess Gauri, devotees offer auspicious items, including sixteen adornments. Kumkum, turmeric, and henna are especially offered, along with other fragrant materials.Gangaur Timings Tritiya Tithi Begins – March 31 at 09:11 AMTritiya Tithi Ends – April 1 at 05:42 AMFollowing the Udaya Tithi, Gangaur festival will be celebrated on March 31, 2025, which also marks the third day of Chaitra Navratri.Significance Of The Gangaur FestivalThe word Gangaur is derived from two words—"Gan" meaning Lord Shiva and "Gaur" referring to Goddess Parvati. Gangaur Puja is dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, where women create clay idols of the deities and worship them. It is also known as Gauri Tritiya. It is believed that observing this fast blesses women with unbroken marital bliss.Unmarried girls observe this fast to get a husband like Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Parvati, along with Lord Shiva, blesses married women with lifelong marital happiness during this time. Women pray for prosperity in their families and for the well-being of their husbands.[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]