Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025: Dates, Significance, Legends & Rituals

 

Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed on Tuesdays during the month of Shravan (Sawan).

Significance

Mangala Gauri Vrat is a sacred observance dedicated to Goddess Parvati (Gauri), symbolizing love, devotion, and marital harmony.

For Married Women: Prayed for the long life, health, and prosperity of their husbands.

For Unmarried Girls: Observed to seek a virtuous and loving life partner.

Spiritual Benefits: Said to remove obstacles in marriage, reduce Manglik Dosha, and bring peace and prosperity to the household.

Legends Behind the Vrat

The vrat is rooted in a powerful legend:

A newlywed woman was destined to become a widow shortly after marriage. However, by observing Mangala Gauri Vrat with devotion, her fate changed. Goddess Gauri blessed her with a long and blissful married life.

This story highlights the transformative power of devotion and the grace of the Divine Mother.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi

Here’s how devotees traditionally observe the Mangala Gauri Vrat:

Preparations

• Wake up during Brahma Muhurat and take a holy bath.
• Wear clean, preferably red or yellow clothes.
• Set up a chowki (altar) in the northeast corner of the home.

Puja Setup

• Spread a red cloth and place an idol or image of Goddess Gauri.
• Decorate with flowers, especially red hibiscus or lotus.
• Light a diya and incense sticks.

Offerings (Solah Shringar)

• 16 sacred items: bangles, sindoor, haldi, kumkum, mehendi, flowers, fruits, sweets, betel leaves, coconut, etc.
• Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) for abhishekam.

Vrat Katha & Aarti

• Recite or listen to the Mangala Gauri Vrat Katha.
• Chant mantras like “Om Mangala Gauryai Namah” and perform aarti.
• Distribute prasad and seek forgiveness for any errors in the ritual.

Fasting Rules

• Consume only phalahar (fruits or simple satvik food).
• Avoid salt, grains, and tamasic foods.
• Break the fast the next morning after a concluding puja.

Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025 Dates

North India (Purnimanta Calendar)

In states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi, Shravan begins on July 11, 2025. The vrat is observed on the following Tuesdays:

Week	Date	Day
1	July 15	Tuesday
2	July 22	Tuesday
3	July 29	Tuesday
4	August 5	Tuesday

South India (Amanta Calendar)

In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, Shravan begins on July 25, 2025. The vrat is observed on these Tuesdays:

Week	Date	Day
1	July 29	Tuesday
2	August 5	Tuesday
3	August 12	Tuesday
4	August 19	Tuesday

 Note: The difference in dates arises due to the use of Purnimanta (full moon ending) in North India and Amanta (new moon ending) in South India.