Gangaur fast 2026: Many fasts are considered very important and special in Hindu religion. Gangaur fast is included in these. This fast is observed with great devotion mainly by women in many areas of North India including Rajasthan. This fast is observed on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Gangaur fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Married women observe Gangaur fast for the long life of their husbands.
Gangaur’s fast is also known as Tritiya Teej. Unmarried girls also observe Gangaur fast. There is a religious belief that by observing Gangaur fast and worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati as per the rituals, unmarried girls get their desired groom by their grace. This year, Gangaur fast is on 21st March. Let us know the auspicious time of its worship.
Gangaur fast 2026 date
According to Drik Panchang, this year the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 21 at 02:30 am. This date will end the next day on March 22 at 11:56 pm. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Gangaur fast will be observed on 21st March this year. Besides, Gangaur will be worshiped as per the rituals.
According to Drik Panchang, Gangaur Vrat auspicious time
- On the day of Gangaur fast, Brahma Muhurta will be from 04:49 pm to 05:37 pm.
- Abhijit Muhurta will be from 12:04 pm to 12:53 pm.
- Godhilu Muhurta will be from 06:32 pm to 06:55 pm.
- Amrit Kaal will last from 05:58 pm to 07:27 pm.
Importance of Gangaur fast
The word Gangaur is made up of two words Gana and Gaur. Here Gana is Lord Shiva and Gaur is Mother Parvati. According to mythological beliefs, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance and fasting to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva made her his better half. This is the reason why Gangaur fast is said to be a symbol of unbreakable love, good fortune and happy married life.
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