Gauri Vrat Dates: In Hindu religion, many special fasts are observed to seek the blessings of Mother Gauri and Lord Shiva, out of which Gauri Vrat has a different significance. This festival, celebrated with great devotion mainly in Gujarat and Western India, is going to start this year from 25th July 2026. This holy fast, which lasts for five days, will end on Guru Purnima on 29th July.
According to religious beliefs, this fast is observed for unmarried girls to get their desired and eligible life partner, while married women observe this fast to wish for their happy married life and unbroken good fortune. Let us know everything about the exact date of this fast, auspicious time, method of worship and its religious significance.
When will Gauri Vrat start?
According to the Panchang, Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi tithi will start on July 24, 2026 at 9:12 am and will end on July 25 at 11:34 am. Since fasts and festivals are celebrated according to Udaya Tithi, Gauri Vrat will be considered to start from 25th July 2026.
How is puja done for five days?
During Gauri Vrat, Goddess Gauri, Lord Shiva and Shri Ganesha are worshiped every morning and evening. At many places, statues of these three are made from sacred soil and installed. After this, flowers, akshat, roli, sandalwood, fruits and sweets are offered by lighting a lamp. During the puja, mantras of Mata Gauri and Lord Shiva are chanted. In many families, every evening after Aarti, the tradition of bhajan-kirtan and night vigil is also followed. Satvik food is eaten for the entire five days and the rules of fasting are followed.
When will Gauri Vrat end?
After worshiping for five days, Gauri Vrat is broken on the day of Ashadh Guru Purnima. This year the fast will end on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. According to the Panchang, Purnima Tithi will start from 6:18 pm on July 28 and will continue till 8:05 pm on July 29. According to Udaya Tithi, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 29th July and Gauri Vrat will be observed on the same day.
Auspicious results obtained from Gauri Vrat
According to religious beliefs, observing Gauri Vrat fulfills the wish of getting the desired life partner. Married women are blessed with unbroken good fortune and happy married life. Apart from this, happiness, prosperity, love and positive energy spreads in the family. It is also believed that many obstacles in life can be removed by the grace of Mother Gauri and Lord Shiva.
Religious significance of Gauri Vrat
Gauri Vrat is also known as Morkat Vrat at many places. There is a religious belief that Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance and fasting to get Lord Shiva as her husband. This fast is observed even today with the same spirit. It is believed that unmarried girls who observe this fast with devotion, get the blessing of getting a suitable and desired life partner. Whereas love, trust and good fortune remain in the lives of married women. Happiness, peace and prosperity also remain in the family.
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