The sacred month of Sawan (Shravan) is considered highly auspicious in Hindu tradition, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Among several rituals, the Mangala Gauri Vrat, observed on Tuesdays during Sawan, holds special spiritual significance. This year, the first Mangala Gauri Vrat falls on Tuesday, 15th July 2025.
First Mangala Gauri Vrat: Significance
This vrat is especially important for married women, particularly newlyweds, who seek marital harmony, the well-being of their husbands, and a blessed household. Goddess Gauri (another form of Parvati) is worshipped as the symbol of love, devotion, and auspiciousness in marriage.
Who Observes Mangala Gauri Vrat?
Mangala Gauri Vrat is mostly observed by married women, especially those who are newly married. Women undertake this vrat to seek the long life of their husbands and a happy married life. It is also beneficial for women facing challenges in their married life.
Regional Names and Traditions
In North India, the vrat is observed during Sawan month as per the Purnimanta calendar. In South India, it is known as Sri Mangala Gowri Vratham and follows the Amanta calendar, causing a 15-day variation in dates.
First Mangala Gauri Vrat: Puja Vidhi
- Wake up early and bathe before sunrise.
- Sanctify the puja space with Ganga Jal.
- Place an image or idol of Goddess Gauri on a wooden platform covered with red or yellow cloth.
- Offer turmeric, kumkum, betel leaves, coconut, fruits, sweets, and Solah Shringar items (16 traditional adornments of a married woman).
- Light lamps made from wheat dough in a row – an essential ritual.
- Recite or listen to the Mangala Gauri Vrat Katha.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad.
- Maintain purity in thoughts and actions throughout the day.
- Avoid cooked meals or grains; consume phalhaar (fruits, milk, etc.) only after puja.
- This vrat is ideally observed for five or sixteen consecutive years.
- Udyapan, a concluding ritual, is performed in the final year.
- Ensures marital stability and peace.
- Blesses the household with prosperity and harmony.
- Helps overcome obstacles in marriage and family life.
- Brings spiritual merit and the divine grace of Goddess Gauri.
The first Mangala Gauri Vrat of Sawan 2025 is an important day for married women seeking divine blessings for their family and marital bliss. Even observing this vrat once with full devotion is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment.
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