The Mangala Gauri Vrat is also called Sri Mangala Gowri Vratham.
Apart from worshipping Mahadev, offerings are also made to honour him.
The holy month of Saawan for Hindus begins on July 22 and ends on August 19. The month of Saawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadev. Apart from worshipping Mahadev, offerings are also made in his honour. According to religious beliefs, every day of the month of Saawan is considered auspicious for worshipping Mahadev.
There is a tradition of worshipping Goddess Gauri (avatar of Goddess Parvati) on every Tuesday of this month. While Mahadev is worshipped on Mondays in the month of Sawan, the Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed on every Tuesday. This fast is observed for uninterrupted marital bliss, progeny, protection of children and fulfilment of desires. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day is of great benefit. The Drik Panchang website states, “Devotees take Sankalp to fast during the month of Shravana or to fast for sixteen weeks starting from the month of Shravana.”
Mangala Gauri Vrat is also known as Sri Mangala Gowri Vratham in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and rest of South India.
Mangla Gauri Vrat is very special for married women. It is believed that this fast brings happiness to married life. Unmarried women also observe this fast to get their desired husbands.
Date
July 23, Tuesday
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On the day of Mangla Gauri Vrat, wake up early, take a bath and put on clean, washed clothes. Cover the area where you are going to place the statue of Goddess Gauri with a red cloth.
Slowly place the statue of Goddess Gauri and all the necessary fasting paraphernalia. Then take a vow of fasting before Goddess Mangla Gauri and light a lamp made of dough. Then worship Goddess Gauri as per the rituals and offer her fruits, flowers, etc. Finally, perform the aarti and conclude the worship with a prayer for good fortune and prosperity.
