Mangala Gauri Fast – Significance & Puja Vidhi

Learn about Mangla Gauri Vrat and the correct way of worshipping Goddess Parvati to attain her blessings. Commemorate the fast on every Tuesday of Sawan and achieve marital bliss, get married to the man of your dreams, or get rid of your Mangal Dosh and any obstacles in your marriage.

Before we begin talking about the Mangala Gauri Fast, let us first discern which fast we are precisely discussing here. India has many variations in celebration of festivals and commemoration of rituals throughout our diverse country. Therefore, while the Gauri Vrat celebrations in Gujarat happen in a certain way, that method is entirely different from the festivities of Mangla Gauri Vrat in North and Central India.

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Different Ways Of Gauri Vrat Throughout India

Gauri Vrat in Gujarat

The commemoration of this fast in Gujarat goes on for five days. It begins from the Ekadashi tithi (eleventh day) of Shukla Paksha in Ashadha and ends five days later, on the Purnima (full moon). This year, in 2019, the Ekadashi was on 12 July 2019 while Purnima fell on 16 July 2019. This fast is observed by unmarried women for 5 or 7 years consecutively, for the attainment of a husband like Lord Shiva. It is said that Goddess Parvati performed laborius austerity to achieve Bholenath as her husband. In the same vein, young women who wish to marry an incredible person like him need to do the same through this fast. Mythology suggests that once they get married, the ladies should then start observing the Jaya Parvati Vrat which they keep for three days, for the boon of marital bliss.

Mangla Gauri Vrat in North and Central India

The Mangala Gowri Vrat is observed by women, married and unmarried alike, every Tuesday during Sawan. This fast is kept especially by unmarried women who are facing obstacles in getting married. On fasting on the Tuesdays of Shravan month, it is believed that they can get married to the man of their dreams. Along the same lines, married women observe this fast for a happy and prosperous married life. Just like the Sawan Somvar fasts, this vrat is also kept every week to appease Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, during their favorite month of Sawan.

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Significance of Mangla Gauri Vrat

Unmarried women observe the Mangla Gauri vrat for several reasons. Fasting on the Tuesdays of Sawan month, to appease Goddess Parvati so that she eradicates each and every obstacle, contributing to delay in their marriage. Also, it is believed that on keeping this fast one can get a husband like Lord Shiva. The same thinking follows the story which says that Goddess Parvati got married to Bholenath after performing many harsh austerities. This vrat is also very significant for the attainment of marital bliss or getting the boon of a son. Married women also pray for the longevity of their husband/son by fasting on this day. They can also ask for other luxuries. Mythology also suggests that observing the Mangala Gauri vrat eliminates the Manglik Dosha from one’s Kundli.

Mangla Gauri Vrat 2019

The Mangala Gauri vrat is observed on every Tuesday of Shravan month. Since Tuesday is known as Mangalwar in Hindi, therefore the name ‘Mangala’ and Gauri is another name for Goddess Parvati. Hence, the name: Mangala Gowri. This year, 2019, the fast will be observed on the following days:

First Mangla Gauri Fast	Tuesday	23 July 2019
Second Mangla Gauri Fast	Tuesday	30 July 2019
Third Mangla Gauri Fast	Tuesday	06 August 2019
Fourth Mangla Gauri Fast	Tuesday	13 August 2019

Mangala Gowri Pooja Vidhi

There is a special significance of cosmetics used by married women (suhagan) as well as 16 things, during the Mangala Gowri Pooja. Let us begin with the samagri required during the ritual. Every Tuesday of Sawan, you will need to follow specific procedures for worshipping Goddess Gaura, and you will need the following items or samagri for the same:

1.	A stool or altar
2.	White and red cloth
3.	Kalash
4.	Diya (lamp) made of wheat dough with wicks in four directions
5.	Four wicks made of 16 cotton strands each
6.	Pious clay to make an idol of Goddess Parvati
7.	For Abhishek: water, milk, Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar blend)
8.	Clothes for Goddess Gauri, Janeu for Lord Ganesha
9.	Sacred red thread, roli or vermillion, rice, colours, gulal, turmeric, henna, kohl
10.	16 types of flowers, garlands, leaves, and fruits
11	16 ladoos made of wheat, betel leaves, betel nuts, clove, cardamom
12.	Seven types of grains
13.	16 Panchmeva (5 types of dry fruits)
14.	16 betel leaves, betel nut, cloves
15.	Suhag Pitara (including vermilion, nosepin, kohl, henna, turmeric, comb, oil, mirror, 16 bangles, toe rings, anklets, nail polish, lipstick, hairpins, and so forth)
16.	Naivedya/Prasad

1. Wake up early in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and wear clean, new clothes after taking a bath.
2. Sit facing the East direction and set the altar. On half of the altar, place the white cloth and put nine small heaps of rice over it. On the other half, place the red fabric and spread 16 little heaps of wheat over it. 
3. Now place some rice separately on the platform, and set the idol of Lord Ganesha over it, on a betel leaf, after drawing a Swastika on the leaflet. In the same way, place some wheat as well and put the Kalash over them. Put five betel leaves in the pot and place a coconut over it. Finally, place the diya (lamp) of wheat dough on the altar and light the four wicks of 16 strands.
4. Begin by worshipping Lord Ganesha, who should always be venerated first, before beginning any auspicious homage. Offer Janeu (symbolic of clothes) and roli-rice and vermilion. Similarly, venerate the Kalash and diya. Next, worship the nine heaps of rice as the Navagraha (nine planets) and the 16 heaps of wheat as the sixteen incarnations of the Goddess.

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5. In a tray, take the clean and pious clay, and make an idol of Goddess Gauri with it. Now chant the following mantra, with a pure heart filled with devotion and resolve the fast:

मम पुत्रापौत्रासौभाग्यवृद्धये श्रीमंगलागौरी प्रीत्यर्थं पंचवर्षपर्यन्तं मंगलागौरी व्रतमहं करिष्ये।

Mama putrāpautrāsaubhāgyavṛddhaye śrīmaṃgalāgaurī prītyarthaṃ paṃcavarṣaparyantaṃ maṃgalāgaurī vratamahaṃ kariṣye

6. Place the idol on the altar with utmost devotion and perform its Abhishek with the Panchamrit, milk and pure water, and then dress the Goddess with the clothes.
7. Carry out the shodashopachara veneration of Goddess Gaura with roli-rice and offer her the 16 cosmetics of suhagan (married women) while chanting the following mantra:

कुंकुमागुरुलिप्तांगा सर्वाभरणभूषिताम्।

नीलकण्ठप्रियां गौरीं वन्देहं मंगलाह्वयाम्।।

kuṃkumāguruliptāṃgā sarvābharaṇabhūṣitām।

nīlakaṇṭhapriyāṃ gaurīṃ vandehaṃ maṃgalāhvayām।।

9. Next, offer her the 16 flowers, garlands, fruits, leaves, ladoos made of wheat, betel leaves, betel nut, cloves, cardamom, and Panchmeva (5 types of dry fruits).
10. Now read the complete Mangla Gauri vrat Katha (story) and do the aarti, thereafter. On every Wednesday, after concluding the fast, do the Gauri Visarjan with a pure heart, full of devotion in a lake, pond, or river.
11. Complete the fast with udyapan as per your resolution/vow. After completing the Mangala Gowri Pooja as mentioned above, do the Havan on the last Tuesday of your resolution time with your entire family. Afterwards, offer bhojan (food) to 16 married women, following the proper rituals, under the guidance of a learned priest. 

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Mangla Gauri Vrat Katha Summary

The story goes; there was a merchant named Dharampal. He was wealthy, was married to a beautiful woman, and they had all the comforts and luxury. However, the only thing missing in their life was a child. Therefore, they prayed to the Lord and received the boon of a son, yet, they soon came to know that the child will live for a very short duration and may die as soon as he reaches his 16th year. By God’s grace, their son was married before his sixteenth birthday to a girl, whose mother always kept the Mangala Gauri Vrat. While keeping this fast, the mother asked for the boon that her daughter will never become a widow. As a result, after marriage, instead of dying at 16 years of age, Dharampal’s son lived a happy and hearty life for 100 years. Thus, the Hindu scriptures state that one should observe the Mangala Gauri fast devotedly. Doing so brings marital happiness, the boon of sons and grandsons, longevity of husband/son, and fulfilment of all wishes in the lives of the natives.

We hope that this blog on Mangla Gauri vrat proves to be helpful for you! May Goddess Parvati shower you with her blessings this Sawan!

Weekly Horoscope (22 to 28 July, 2019)

On Sawan’s first Somvar, read this week’s horoscope. Check out the astrological forecast of the week beginning from 22-28 July, 2019 and navigate the changes that will take place in your professional, business, academic, love, marital and domestic life. 

AstroSage is back with the accurate predictions for your upcoming days of the week. We cover minute details for all the 12 zodiac signs, which will definitely help you to keep track of various occurrences ushering in your life. Light will also be shed on the special events of the week. With the assistance provided by this horoscope, you can read specific details about your romantic life, marital life, profession, family, economic, physical and domestic life for free. Additionally, specified remedies are also curated for every zodiac sign, which will help to keep persistent problems of life at bay. 

Attain Lord Shiva’s Blessings In The Beginning Of The Week

The importance of this week increases to a great extent as the first Sawan Somvar Vrat will be observed by the devotees at its very beginning. Along with this, this week will also be quite celebratory for the adherents of Lord Shiva and the natives of many zodiac signs. Talking about the positions of various planets and Nakshatrsa, the week’s time will bring forth many favourable changes for the folks belonging to Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus zodiac signs. Hence, they can make the most of this time. However, those individuals who belong to the other signs are advised to remain careful as they are likely to come across some challenges and difficulties.

This Week’s Hindu Panchang and Astrological Facts 

As per the Hindu Panchang, the fourth week of July will begin with Krishna Paksha’s Panchami Tithi and end with Krishna Paksha’s Ekadashi Tithi. Meanwhile, the planet Moon or Chandra Dev will start moving in a transitory motion via Pisces zodiac sign and enter the sign Taurus. Apart from this, the first fast of the Sawan month will be observed on Monday, 22 July 2019 and on Sunday, 28 July 2019, Kamika Ekadashi will be celebrated. There is a special significance of fasting and making donations during these days. According to the religious scriptures, on Kamika Ekadashi, also known as Pavitra (holy) Ekadashi, devotees worship Upendra, a divine form of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by fasting on this Ekadashi, one gets salvation from the sins of his/her previous birth. Thus, the outcomes of Pavitra Ekadashi are equally effective for both Heaven and Earth. 

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First Sawan Somwar- How Auspicious Is It?

Sawan, which is also the fifth month of the Hindu Calendar, began on 17 July, 2019. On 22 July, 2019, the devotees of Lord Shiva will observe the first Sawan Somwar fast all over the nation. The day Monday and the month of Shravan, both are very dear to Mahadev. It has been believed that the blessings attained after worshiping Lord Shiva throughout the year can be obtained only by performing his Jalabhishek during the Mondays of the Sawan month. Talking about the first Sawan Somvar, many auspicious yogas are getting formed on this day, which are increasing its importance to a great extent. Coincidentally, the first Monday of Sawan is beginning in Shravana Nakshatra, which is widely hailed for its auspicious nature. At the same time, another auspicious yoga called Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga is also getting formed on Monday. As the name suggests, this yoga offers all kinds of achievements (siddhi) to the natives. In layman’s language, it can be said that any endeavour undertaken on this day gets fruits of success. Apart from this, Priti Yoga forming on this Monday will increase your love and devotion towards Lord Shiva and help you to receive his grace in return. 

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Planetary Transits Taking Place This Week

After taking a detailed look at the positions of planets and Nakshatras, it can be stated that the upcoming week is expected to remain very significant for married and unmarried female natives. They are advised to observe Lord Shiva’s fast in order to attain his grace and kindness. When the week commences, the planet Moon will remain posited in the Aquarius sign and move through Pisces, Aries, and Taurus with the week approaching further. Its impact will also be seen in various Nakshatras. Additionally, Venus taking residence in the Gemini sign will make its transit in Cancer. In this sign only, it will get conjuncted with Mercury, Sun and Mars. 

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Share Market Predictions 

After taking a look at the share market predictions for the fourth week of July, it can be said that on Monday, 22 July 2019, it’s state may remain in good spirits. Afterwards, on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, the condition will remain mediocre. However, on 24 July 2019, there are signs of recession taking place, which will directly impact the market condition on 25 July, 2019. With this, a state of downturn can prevail over the Market until the end of the week. During this week’s time, Government sectors, Energy, F.M.C.G., Sugar industry, Entertainment industry, Vehicle, Banking, Investment and some technical sectors are likely to remain under pressure. Other than this, the status of Real estate, Chemicals, Cement, Pharmaceuticals and Service sectors will remain flourishing, which is why traders are advised to invest in these fields. 

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Celebrity Birthdays

The much talked-about personalities who will celebrate their birthdays this week are: politician Ajit Panwar, whose birthday falls on 22 July 2019, famous singer and musician Himesh Reshammiya, who will blow candles on 23 July 2019. Apart from them, the talented retro actor, Manoj Kumar, actress Mugdha Godse and the versatile actor and Rajnikanth’s son in law, Dhanush will also celebrate their birthdays on 24, 26 and 28 July, 2019 respectively. Catch a glimpse of their upcoming future by going through their birth charts available on AstroSage. May they have a successful year ahead. 

Let us take a look at the astrological forecasts of this week.

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Aries 

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Taurus

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Gemini

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Cancer

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Leo

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Virgo

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Libra

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Scorpio

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Sagittarius

Chandra Dev or the planet Moon will take its position in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth house of your zodiac sign. Additionally, the transit of the evening star Venus will also take nest in your eighth house. The impact of the transit of these planets will determine your week. Your courage will increase while Moon enters the third bhava of your sign. This will also bring a positive increment to your….Read More

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Capricorn

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Aquarius

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Pisces

As the week commences, the planet Moon will remain posited in your twelfth house and then move to the first, second and third house respectively. Additionally, the transit of Venus will also be hosted by the fifth house of Pisces natives. While Lord Chandra transits in the twelfth bhava, you are required to put a tab on your expenses as they may increase steadily. Prospects are also being made for….Read More

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Sawan Somvar Tomorrow! Read its Importance and Facts

The first Sawan Somvar fast will be observed tomorrow. Worship Lord Shiva the right way to get desirable results. Also, know the Tithis of all the Mondays falling in the month of Sawan and important facts associated with them.

As per Hinduism, along with the month of Shravan, the time of Pradosh and Shivratri is also considered auspicious to worship Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu Panchang, the month of Shravan is also known as Sawan, during which the importance of revering Lord Shiva and observing fasts on Monday increases to a great extent. Devotees of Shiva who fasts on Sawan Somvar obtain auspicious results. After fasting for the whole day, natives break the fast after performing the Puja. The rites and rituals associated with Sawan Vrat are similar to the other fasts kept on Monday. During this year, the first Monday/Somvar of Sawan will fall on 22 July, 2019. 

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Sawan Somvar Vrat Will Give Desirable Results 

The Hindu Panchang states that Shravan is the fifth month of the year which falls during the month of July or August according to the English Calendar. The month holds immense importance because the entire month is devoted to Lord Shiva. Thus, it becomes very dear to the Mahadev. Beliefs state that when Lord Vishnu goes for a long sleep to Kshirsagar on Devshayni Ekadashi, Lord Shiva takes the responsibility of the entire Universe on his shoulders. Apart from this, it is also said that if a devotee performs Lord Shankar's reverence along with Lord Parvati in the month of Sawan, then he/she receives all kinds of desirable results by the grace of the Lord. Along with this, the person also attains liberation from his/her problems.

Date for Sawan Somvar in 2019 

First Sawan Somvar Vrat	Monday	22 July, 2019
Second Sawan Somvar Vrat	Monday	29 July, 2019
Third Sawan Somvar Vrat	Monday	5 August, 2019
Fourth Sawan Somvar Vrat	Monday	12 August, 2019

Benefits of Observing the Sawan Somvar Fast 

Experts in the field of astrology believe that if there are problems in your marriage, your financial condition is weak or there are health problems, then fasting on all the Mondays of Sawan Month helps you appease Lord Shiva and eliminate all these obstacles. In the Vedas, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are acknowledged as men and nature respectively. Therefore, it is believed that nature spreads its unique shadows on the Earth. This sight pleases the Lord immediately and he decides to fulfil all the desires and prayers of his devotees during this time. 

Important Things to Keep in Mind During Sawan Somvar 

• Hindu Mythology states that Lord Shani or Saturn is the beloved disciple of Mahadev. Thus by observing this fast, you can not only appease Bholenath and Goddess Parvati, but also Shani Dev. 
• Since the Moon takes abode in Shiv ji’s matted hair and Monday is also known to be governed by the planet Moon, the Sawan Somvar fast helps the devotees to gain blessings not only from Shiva but also from Lord Moon. if there are any malefic effects of the Moon present in your Kundli, the same will get eliminated with the observation of this fast. 
• If a Grahan or Sarp Dosha gets formed in a natives’s Kundli, then the successful observation of Sawan Somvar fasts pleases Lord Shiva and eliminates all such Doshas.
• Apart from this, it is extremely beneficial to worship Lord Shiva in the month of Sawan in order to get rid of various kinds of Doshas present in one’s Kundli and also to suppress all the sins of the individual’s life.
• It has been observed that if the festival of Nag Panchami falls on Sawan Somvar, its importance increases and it is considered an auspicious combination. By worshiping serpents on this day, Lord Shiva blesses the devotees.

Purpose of Sawan Somvar Fast

During the occasion of Sawan Somvar, Lord Shiva remains in a delightful mood after witnessing the peculiar yet beautiful harmony of nature. If we take a look at the appearance of Mahadev, then it can be seen the he adorns the poisonous Vasuki Nag around his neck and the Moon (Lord Chandra) resides on his head. Apart from this, the river Ganga or Goddess Ganga emerges out of his matted hair. His vahan or mount is a bull, who is also known as Nandi. Meanwhile, his consort and better half, Goddess Parvati rides on a lion. Talking about his sons, Ganesh and Kartikeya, their mount is a mouse and peacock respectively. If you pay attention here, then it can be derived that all creatures share an inimical bond with each other, but all of them live together in harmony in the Lord’s residence, Kailash Parvat. Hence, it is believed that Lord Shankar conveys his word to us through them and says that we need to maintain the right balance prevalent in nature. Thus, when nature spreads its unique shade during the month of Shravan, an aesthetic incarnation of it comes to the forefront. Similarly, every human being should also make efforts to maintain the right balance in nature. By doing this, Lord Shankar gets pleased and showers his blessings upon the natives.

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Sawan Somvar Fast and Puja Rituals

As we have mentioned above, the fasting rituals of Sawan Somvar are very much similar to the usual fasts kept on Monday, but its significance is much greater than the other vrats or fasts. The rites and ceremonies to be performed during this fast are jotted down below. 

• Wake up early in the morning before sunrise and purify yourself after taking a bath and wearing new clothes.
• After this, perform the Abhishek of Lord Shiva with milk, curd, Ganga jal, sugarcane juice, mustard oil etc.
• Apply white sandalwood on Mahadev and offer him datura, cannabis, Bel leaves etc.
• Light a pure ghee or oil lamp in front of him.
• After this, read or listen to Savan Somvar vrat katha and chant the Shiv Chalisa while performing the Aarti. 
• Offer Prasad to him.
• On the day when the fast is being observed, the Lord must be worshipped during the morning and evening hours.
• Break the fast only after worshiping Lord Shiva in the evening and keep in mind that only one meal should be consumed in the entire day. 

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Sawan Somvar in Mythology 

Quite dear to Lord Shiva, the month of Shravan has many legends associated with it. In such an instance, it has been mentioned that Goddess Parvati observed a difficult fast continuously for a month, so as to gain the honor of being Lord Shiva’s wife. Bholenath was pleased with her devotion and dedication, appeared in front of her and gave her the boon of being his consort. This explains the reason why girls and women are advised to fast and worship Shiva on this day, as it ends all marital problems prevailing in life.

According to another myth, on this very day, Lord Shiva decided to visit his in-laws on the Earth. Once he arrived there, he was welcomed in a very grand manner after performing a Jalabahishek. Thus, it is believed that natives who worship Bholenath while observing the fast of Sawan Somvar attain the grace of Lord Shiva. Quite a few beliefs state that the Lord himself arrives on the Earth during the month of Shravan to bless his devotees. Taking all these trivia into account, it is very important to keep fasts on Mondays during this month.

We wish to shed some light on Sawan Somvar with this article. May you get the blessings from Mahadev during the month of Shravan and get rid of all your problems. 

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