As the month of Sawan begins, devotees experience a special enthusiasm. During this time, the worship of Lord Shiva holds particular significance, but there is another special fast observed on Tuesdays of Sawan, known as the Mangala Gauri Vrat. In 2025, the first Mangala Gauri Vrat of the Sawan month will be observed on Tuesday, July 15th. This fast is primarily observed by married women for the long life, well-being, and happiness of their husbands in their marital life.
Why is the Mangala Gauri Vrat observed?
The Mangala Gauri Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Goddess Gauri on this day removes obstacles in married life and maintains the good health of the husband. This fast is especially observed by newlywed women, but other married women can also observe it.
When will the Mangala Gauri Vrat be observed in 2025?
In 2025, there will be a total of four Tuesdays in the month of Sawan, on which the Mangala Gauri Vrat will be observed:
- First Vrat: July 15, 2025
- Second Vrat: July 22, 2025
- Third Vrat: July 29, 2025
- Fourth Vrat: August 5, 2025
Panchang details for July 15th
On July 15, 2025, the Panchami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Sawan month will be observed. This Tithi will be effective until 10:38 PM. Additionally, the Shatabhisha Nakshatra and Saubhagya Yoga will also be present on this day, which is considered auspicious for the fast and worship.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Ritual) for Mangala Gauri Vrat
The Puja Vidhi for the Mangala Gauri Vrat is very simple and filled with devotion. On this day, women wake up early, take a bath, and take a vow to observe the fast, and then perform the prescribed worship of Goddess Parvati.
- First, clean the place of worship and purify it with Gangajal (holy water).
- Place a red cloth on a Chowki (a small wooden platform) and install an idol or picture of Goddess Parvati on it.
- Offer sixteen items of Shringar (adornments) to Goddess Gauri.
- Offer 16 types of fruits, flowers, leaves, sweets, and other worship materials.
- Light a ghee lamp and perform the aarti (a devotional song) of the Goddess.
- Read or listen to the story of the Mangala Gauri Vrat.
The Story of the Mangala Gauri Vrat
A mythological story is associated with this fast, which tells how a poor Brahmin's daughter changed her fate and attained a happy married life by observing this Vrat. It is said that even impossible tasks can be made possible by the power of the Mangala Gauri Vrat.
Special worship will also be held in temples
In this sacred month of Sawan, special worship is performed in Shiva temples and Devi temples across the country. Especially on Tuesdays, women go to temples to worship Goddess Gauri and observe the fast according to the rituals. In many places, collective storytelling sessions are also organized.
Why Tuesday is special in Sawan
Scriptures say that each day of Sawan is dedicated to a particular deity. While Monday is the day of Lord Shiva, Tuesday is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, also known as Gauri. Observing the fast and performing worship on this day yields special results.
Women observing the fast believe that by worshipping Goddess Gauri on this day, not only does their husband's life increase, but they also receive the blessings of children, good fortune, and peace.
