The holy month of Sawan began on July 22. This month is auspicious for the devotees of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. It marks the onset of the monsoon in India. Celebrated by the Hindu devotees, the worshippers observe a fast on Monday, popularly known as Sawan Somwar. While Mahadev is worshipped on Sawan Monday, the Mangalgauri form of Mata Parvati is worshipped on Sawan Tuesday. It is believed that worshipping Mangala Gauri on this day brings happiness in life. Women receive the blessings of good fortune from Mata Parvati on this day, if they keep fast; while unmarried women are believed to be blessed with their desired groom.
As per Hindu mythology, it is believed that the Mangala Gauri fast was kept by Mata Parvati to win the love of Lord Shiva. Astrologer Acharya Pandit Yogesh Choure from Bhopal claims that keeping Mangala Gauri fast can help cure all the problems in life. Here are some of the benefits which Astrologer Acharya Pandit Yogesh Choure lists for the Hindu devotees.
Mangal Dosha
Pandit Yogesh Choure of Bhopal claims that if you have Mangal Dosha in your horoscope then you can get rid of this by worshipping Mangala Gauri on Tuesday in the month of Sawan. Women facing delays in their marriage and who have manglik dosha in their kundli must observe this fast to reduce the malefic effects. You can also recite Sundarkand on this day.
Happy Marriage
If there are obstacles in your marriage, then you can get rid of this problem by observing the fast of Mangala Gauri. For this, on the day of Gauri’s fast, float an empty earthen pot in flowing water. Apart from this, donate honey to a needy person on Sawan Tuesday for a long and happy married life.
Blessings of Shiva-Parvati
Keep a fast of Mangala Gauri in Sawan and feed Brahmins along with the puja. By doing this, you will get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, which will help you live a prosperous life. Married women must seek the blessings of their in-laws by touching their feet on this day.
Mangala Gauri Vrat Rituals and Significance
The Mangala Gauri Vrat is marked by a series of rituals that are believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Gauri. Women wake up early, take a holy bath, and establish an idol or image of Goddess Gauri adorned with flowers and jewelry. They offer prasadam, fruits, sweets, and other delicacies to the deity. The fasting women recite specific mantras and listen to or read the Mangala Gauri Vrat Katha, which narrates the significance and benefits of the vrat.
The significance of this vrat lies in its association with marital bliss and prosperity. It is believed that observing this vrat brings happiness, harmony, and longevity to the lives of married couples. Additionally, unmarried women also observe this vrat to seek a suitable life partner.
Do’s:
– Wake up early and take a bath.
– Clean the puja area and place an idol or image of Goddess Gauri.
– Decorate the idol with flowers, turmeric, vermilion, and jewelry.
– Offer prasadam, fruits, sweets, and flowers to the deity.
– Recite the Mangala Gauri Vrat Katha and chant mantras dedicated to Goddess Gauri.
– Observe a strict fast from sunrise to sunset.
Don’ts:
– Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol.
– Refrain from using garlic and onion in food preparations.
– Do not break the fast before sunset.
– Avoid wearing black or dark-colored clothes.
The story
A story related to Mangala Gauri fast is also told, according to which a seth named Dharmapala is living happily with his wife in a city in the Oriental period. There was no lack of wealth in his life. But the only thing that bothered him was that he had no children. For which he used to do a lot of pooja recitation and charity. Pleased with his good deeds, by the grace of God, he received a son, but the son did not have much age, according to astrologers, his son will become a eraser of death due to snake bite in the sixteenth year.
Knowing the young age of his son, his father was very hurt but who can change the fate, Atru, Seth left everything to God and after some time married his son to a worthy cult girl. Mother’s mother always worshiped the fast of Mangla Gauri. Atari, the girl born due to the effect of this fast was blessed with unbroken good luck, which resulted in the length of Seth’s son.
Udyaapan Vidhi
It should be used after fasting on Tuesdays of Shravan month. Food is prohibited in industry. Worshiping with henna should be done. Worship should be done with four Brahmins. On the four corners of a checki, four clams of bananas should be tied on the pavilion with an odor. Mangalagouri should be set in the bowl by placing a bowl on the urn. All the items of saree, nath and suhag should be kept. Aarti should be done after listening to the story after the Havan. Sixteen laddus of flour, rupees and sari in silverware should be given to Sasu ji to touch his feet. The pandits who perform the puja should also be given food and washed and washed. The next day, Sohal Brahmins should be given food including pairs, dhoti, angocha and Brahminis, suhag-pittari. In the Suhag plate, there are accessories and sarees of Suhag. After doing all this, you should eat yourself.
7 Things You must Offer To Mata Parvati
– Kumkum: Sindoor (Vermillion) or Kumkum is a symbol of all auspiciousness, especially for married women. Offering Kumkum to Maa Parvati brings immense fortune – “Akhand Saubhagya”, especially for married women.
– Chunri Or Saree: Offer a beautiful red or pink chunri or saree to Mata Parvati while observing the Mangala Gauri vrat to seek her divine blessings.
– 16 Shringar Samagri: 16 Shringars or adornments are considered to be highly auspicious for married women as per Hinduism. Offering Shringar samagri to Maa Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri vrat can bring happiness in married women’s lives.
– Haldi: Turmeric or Haldi is considered a vital component during any worship ceremony in Hinduism as it symbolises auspiciousness. Women can also offer Haldi to Mata Parvati to amass good luck.
– Hibiscus Flower: This red flower is considered to be the favourite flower of the divine goddess. Offering Hibiscus flowers to Maa Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri vrat might help the devotees to receive her choicest blessings.
– Kheer: It is believed that the magnificent goddess Parvati is fond of Kheer, and hence, devotees might offer kheer as bhog to Mata Gauri and ask for her divine grace.
– Mehandi: Offering henna or mehendi to Mata Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri Vrat symbolises auspiciousness for both married and unmarried women.