Mangla Gauri Vrat 2026 Dates: The month of Sawan is considered very special for the worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. In this holy month, while Monday is dedicated to Bholenath, Tuesday is considered special for the worship of Mother Parvati. Married women and marriageable girls observe Mangala Gauri fast on Tuesday of Sawan. It is believed that by worshiping the Mangala Gauri form of Goddess Parvati on this day, happiness and peace remains in marital life and one is blessed with unbroken good fortune. In the year 2026, the month of Sawan will start from 30th July, Thursday and will end on 28th August, Friday. Mangala Gauri Vrat will start from the next week after the start of Sawan. In such a situation, a total of four Mangala Gauri fasts will be observed in Sawan this year. Let us know on which day the first Mangala Gauri Vrat will be observed and what are the complete dates of the four Tuesdays of Sawan.
When will the first Mangala Gauri Vrat be observed in Sawan 2026?
In the year 2026, the month of Sawan is starting from 30th July, Thursday. The first Monday of Sawan will fall on 3rd August, while the next day i.e. on 4th August, Tuesday, the first Mangala Gauri Vrat will be observed. On this day, women take a vow to fast after taking bath in the morning and worship Goddess Parvati by fasting for the whole day. Even in the evening, worship is done as per the rituals. It is believed that by observing Mangala Gauri fast, Mother Parvati is pleased and blesses married women with unbroken good fortune.
Date of Mangala Gauri Vrat in Sawan 2026
This year, a total of four Mangala Gauri fasts will be observed in the month of Sawan.
- First Mangala Gauri Vrat: 4 August 2026, Tuesday
- Second Mangala Gauri Vrat: 11 August 2026, Tuesday
- Third Mangala Gauri Vrat: 18 August 2026, Tuesday
- Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat: 25 August 2026, Tuesday
Why is Mangala Gauri Vrat observed?
According to religious beliefs, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Therefore, Mother Parvati is also worshiped as the goddess of marital bliss and unbroken good fortune. There is a tradition of worshiping her Mangala Gauri form on Tuesday of Sawan. It is believed that if married women observe Mangala Gauri fast with devotion, they are blessed with a happy married life and long life of their husband. At the same time, marriageable girls also observe this fast with the wish of a good life partner and a happy married life.
How to worship Goddess Parvati during Mangala Gauri Vrat?
On the day of Mangala Gauri Vrat, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, clean the place of worship and install the idol or picture of Goddess Parvati. Along with this, definitely worship Lord Shiva, because worshiping Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva together is considered to have special significance. During the puja, red colored clothes, red flowers, vermillion, kumkum, akshat and suhaag materials are offered to Goddess Parvati. After this, offer fruits and sweets to the mother. Perform the Aarti of Goddess Parvati with devotion and pray to her for the happiness, prosperity of your family and happiness in your married life.
This fast is considered special for married women.
Mangala Gauri Vrat is considered especially important for married women. On this day, women do sixteen adornments and offer wedding material to Goddess Parvati. This may include vermilion, bangles, bindi, mehendi and other wedding accessories. It is believed that offering marriage material to Goddess Parvati and worshiping her brings happiness and peace in marital life. Women also offer special prayers on this day for the long life of their husbands and the prosperity of their family.
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