Mangala Gauri Vrat: The month of Saavan is very dear to Lord Shiva. The Saavan of 2023 has become even more special due to more months falling in Saavan after 19 years. A total of 8 Somwari fasts and 9 Mangala Gauri fasts are being observed in the Sawan of the year 2023. Tomorrow i.e. on 8th August, the fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat of Adhik month will be observed. Married women observe fast on this day for the long life of their husbands and the birth of children. Let us know in detail about the importance of Mangala Gauri Vrat and the method of worship.
Importance of Mangala Gauri Vrat
It is believed that Goddess Parvati got Lord Shiva as her husband only by observing Mangala Gauri fast. On the day of Mangala Gauri Vrat, married women keep fast for the long life of their husbands and the birth of children. On the other hand, unmarried women observe this fast for a good groom. Apart from this, observing Mangala Gauri Vrat eliminates Mangal Dosh in the horoscope.
method of worship
On the day of Mangala Gauri fast, the devotees wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath and meditate. After this, women take a vow to worship and fast at home or in a nearby Shiva temple. After this, mantras of Mother Parvati are chanted. The idol of Mother Parvati is installed on white and red cloth. On this day, sixteen adornments are offered to Goddess Parvati. After the puja is over, bhog is offered.
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