Jayaparvati Vrat, also known as Gauri Vrat, is a traditional Hindu fast observed mostly by women in Gujarat. It is dedicated to seeking blessings from Goddess Parvati for a blissful marital life, good health, and spiritual strength. Jayaparvati Vrat 2025 will begin on Tuesday, July 8, and conclude on Sunday, July 13. This five-day fasting period is a revered observance, especially in Gujarat, dedicated to Goddess Jaya, a divine form of Maa Parvati.
Jayaparvati Vrat 2025
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Jayaparvati Vrat | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Begins on Trayodashi Tithi |
| Pradosh Puja Muhurat | July 8, 7:23 PM – 9:25 PM | Best time for evening Shiva Puja |
| End of Jayaparvati Vrat | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | Ends on Krishna Paksha Tritiya |
| Trayodashi Tithi Begins | July 7, 11:10 PM | — |
| Trayodashi Tithi Ends | July 9, 12:38 AM | — |
- Unmarried girls observe the vrat to seek a suitable life partner.
- Married women observe it for their husband’s longevity and happiness.
- This vrat is observed for five continuous days in the Hindu month of Ashadha, starting from Shukla Paksha Trayodashi to Krishna Paksha Tritiya. Devotees often continue this vrat for five, seven, nine, eleven, or even twenty years for continued blessings.
- Dietary Restrictions: During the five-day fast, devotees avoid salt completely. Some even exclude cereals and vegetables, consuming only a satvik diet.
- Sowing of Javara (Wheat Seeds): On the first day, wheat seeds (Javara) are planted in a small pot and placed at the puja altar. This pot is worshipped daily, and the wheat is watered each morning.
- Decorating with Nagla: A necklace made of cotton wool (Nagla) is decorated with kumkum (vermilion) and offered to the goddess as a symbol of devotion.
- Jayaparvati Jagran: On the fifth night, devotees stay awake and perform Jagran—chanting bhajans and aartis throughout the night.
- Ending the Vrat and Immersion of Javara: On the sixth morning, the wheat grass (Javara) is immersed in a nearby water body (river or pond). After performing morning puja, the vrat is concluded with a complete satvik meal including salt, vegetables, and wheat-based roti.
This vrat represents deep faith, discipline, and feminine devotion. It symbolizes the bond between Shiva and Parvati, embodying love, resilience, and spiritual fulfillment. By observing this vrat with sincerity:
- Unmarried girls are believed to receive divine guidance for choosing an ideal partner.
- Married women gain strength, peace, and protection for their families.
- It enhances one’s spiritual well-being and commitment to dharma.
Jayaparvati Vrat is a sacred and powerful Hindu observance rooted in devotion to Goddess Parvati. The rituals, fasting discipline, and spiritual prayers during this vrat are believed to bring peace, prosperity, and marital happiness. Observed predominantly in Gujarat, this festival reflects the strength and purity of bhakti (devotion) in Hindu tradition.
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