Sawan month Mangala Gauri fast 2026
Sawan Maas Mangala Gauri Vrat 2026: The month of Sawan is considered one of the most sacred months of Hindu religion. This month has been dedicated to Mahadev, the god of gods. In this month, special worship of Lord Shiva and Jalabhishek is done. According to Drik Panchang, this year the month of Saavan will start from 30th July and this month will end on 28th August on the full moon day of Saavan month. Special benefits are obtained from Jalabhishek, worship and fasting of Lord Shiva in this month.
Kanwar Yatra is taken out in the month of Sawan. Kanwariyas perform long foot march and anoint Shiva by bringing river water from holy places of pilgrimage. Monday has special significance in Saavan. This time there are going to be four Mondays in Saavan. These will fall on Monday 03rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. It is believed that observing fast on Sawan Monday brings special blessings of Lord Shiva. Along with Monday, Mangala Gauri fast also has special significance in Sawan. This year there will be 4 Mangalagauri fasts in Saavan.
Sawan 2026 Mangala Gauri Vrat Date
The month of Sawan is considered the best time to get the blessings of not only Lord Shiva but also Goddess Parvati. Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed on every Tuesday of Sawan. In the month of Sawan, the first Mangal Gauri Vrat will be observed on 4th August, the second on 11th August, then on 18th August and the last Mangala Gauri Vrat will be observed on 25th August.
Importance of Mangala Gauri Vrat
According to Hindu belief, by fasting on Mangala Gauri, married women are blessed with unbroken good fortune. Marital happiness is achieved. Due to the virtue of this fast, there is always happiness in their life. At the same time, this fast is also considered very beneficial for unmarried girls. This fast removes all kinds of obstacles coming in the way of marriage of unmarried girls. By observing this fast the problems caused by Mangal Dosh in the horoscope are also removed.
Mangala Gauri Vrat Puja Method
- On the day of Mangala Gauri fast, wake up early in the morning and take bath. After this wear clean clothes.
- Take a pledge to fast by lighting a lamp in the puja room.
- Then spread a red colored cloth on a wooden platform and place the idol or picture of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva.
- Apply vermillion to Maa Gauri and worship her by offering incense, naivedya, flowers, bhog etc.
- After this, offer wedding items also.
- The number of wedding items and puja items should be 16.
- After this, read the fast story of Mangala Gauri and perform the aarti of Maa Gauri.
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