What the tradition says
Auspiciousness-and-marital-harmony vrata addressed to Gauri (Parvati). Traditionally observed for a happy married life and family well-being, with offerings of green bangles, flowers and haldi-kumkum.
What it addresses
- Venus
- Moon
Traditional timing
- Tuesdays of Shravana (Mangala-Gauri) are the canonical observance.
- Gauri-tritiya in Bhadrapada is also emphasised.
- Bright-fortnight timing is traditional.
Source
Mangala-Gauri-vrata-katha; Bhavishya Purana
Common questions
- What is Gauri-puja / Mangala-Gauri-vrata?
- Auspiciousness-and-marital-harmony vrata addressed to Gauri (Parvati). Traditionally observed for a happy married life and family well-being, with offerings of green bangles, flowers and haldi-kumkum.
- What does Gauri-puja / Mangala-Gauri-vrata address?
- Traditionally associated with Venus, Moon.
- When is Gauri-puja / Mangala-Gauri-vrata traditionally performed?
- Tuesdays of Shravana (Mangala-Gauri) are the canonical observance. Gauri-tritiya in Bhadrapada is also emphasised. Bright-fortnight timing is traditional.
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