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🕉️ Gauri (Parvati)
Every Tuesday of Shravan (5 Tuesdays)
Mangala Gauri Vrat
Mangala Gauri Vrat is observed by newly-married women (typically for the first 5 years after marriage) on every Tuesday of the Shravan month. Dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati) for marital bliss, harmony with in-laws, and blessing for children. Especially important as a remedy for Manglik dosha — those with Mangal Dosha are prescribed this vrat as part of their post-marriage sanctification.
🔔 Puja Vidhi
- Bathe at sunrise, wear red attire
- Perform Gauri puja with red flowers, red bangles, red saree offering
- Fast till evening; break with satvik meal
- Recite Mangala Gauri Chalisa
- Community observance with 5 married women
📜 Rules
- Specifically for newly-married women (first 5 years)
- Observed for all 5 Tuesdays of Shravan
- Udyapan after 5 years is grand — involves gifting of solah shringar sets to 16 married women
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Manglik remedy? +
Yes — Mangala Gauri Vrat is one of the most-prescribed classical remedies for Manglik individuals to sanctify their marriage post-wedding.
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