Mangal Gauri Vrat 2025: Dates, Rituals, and Divine Blessings for Marital Harmony

In the sacred month of Shravan (Sawan), Tuesdays radiate the divine energy of Goddess Parvati, revered as Mangal Gauri. The Mangal Gauri Vrat, observed primarily by married women, is a powerful ritual that fosters marital harmony, prosperity, and protection from astrological afflictions like Mangal Dosha. For devotees seeking love, peace, and spiritual strength, this vrat is a sacred journey of devotion. Join us at HinduTone.com as we explore the 2025 dates, step-by-step puja vidhi, and the profound blessings of Mangal Gauri Vrat.

Mangal Gauri Vrat 2025: Auspicious Dates

The Mangal Gauri Vrat is observed on every Tuesday during the holy month of Shravan. The dates vary slightly based on regional calendars:

North India (Purnimant Calendar)

• First Vrat: July 15, 2025
• Second Vrat: July 22, 2025
• Third Vrat: July 29, 2025
• Fourth Vrat: August 5, 2025

South & West India (Amanta Calendar)

• First Vrat: July 29, 2025
• Second Vrat: August 5, 2025
• Third Vrat: August 12, 2025
• Fourth Vrat: August 19, 2025

Note: In some traditions, devotees extend the vrat for 16 consecutive Tuesdays to deepen their spiritual connection and amplify the divine rewards.

Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi for Mangal Gauri Vrat

Performing the Mangal Gauri Vrat with devotion is key to invoking Goddess Parvati’s blessings. Follow this detailed puja vidhi:

1. Pre-Dawn Preparations

• Wake up during Brahma Muhurta (the auspicious pre-sunrise hours, typically 4:00–5:30 AM).
• Take a purifying bath and wear clean, preferably red, attire to honor Goddess Gauri’s divine energy.
• Cleanse the puja area to create a sacred space.

2. Altar Setup

• Spread a red cloth on a clean platform or chowki.
• Place an idol or image of Goddess Parvati (Mangal Gauri) at the center.
• Decorate the altar with fresh flowers, turmeric, kumkum, and a kalash (sacred pot) filled with water, topped with a coconut and mango leaves.

3. Solah Shringar (16 Adornments)

Offer the following to the Goddess as part of the traditional Solah Shringar:

• Sindoor (vermilion), bangles, mangalsutra, betel leaves, coconut, sweets (like ladoo), and seasonal fruits.
• Light 16 oil lamps (or at least one ghee diya) to symbolize divine illumination.

4. Mantras & Katha

• Chant the mantra “Om Gauri Shankaraya Namah” 108 times using a rudraksha mala for focus and spiritual energy.
• Recite the Mangal Gauri Vrat Katha, which narrates the story of Dharmapala’s wife, whose unwavering devotion to Goddess Parvati saved her husband from misfortune.
• Optionally, recite additional Parvati mantras like “Om Parvatyai Namah” for enhanced blessings.

5. Fasting Rules

• Partial Fast: Consume only fruits, milk, or a single satvik meal (avoiding onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food).
• Full Fast: Abstain from all food and water until the evening puja, breaking the fast with prasad.
• Maintain purity of thought and action throughout the day.

6. Charity & Conclusion

• Donate red items (such as clothes or red lentils) or food to the needy, as charity amplifies the vrat’s merits.
• Perform the Mangal Gauri Aarti with devotion, using a ghee lamp and singing praises of the Goddess.
• Seek forgiveness for any unintentional errors in the ritual with a heartfelt prayer.

Divine Blessings of Mangal Gauri Vrat

The Mangal Gauri Vrat is a sacred covenant with Goddess Parvati, the embodiment of Shakti and marital devotion. Its benefits are profound:

1. Long-Lasting Marriage

• The vrat invokes blessings for the longevity and health of husbands, strengthening the marital bond.
• Newlyweds often observe this vrat to foster emotional intimacy and mutual respect.

2. Neutralizes Mangal Dosha

• Worshipping Goddess Parvati on Tuesdays pacifies Mangal Dosha (Mars afflictions in the horoscope), which can cause marital delays or discord.
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