Gauri Pujan

Significance of Gauri Pujan

The festival of Gauri Pujan symbolises the arrival of Goddess Gauri, bringing peace, happiness, and prosperity. Women, particularly married ones, observe a fast on this day for marital harmony, fertility, and family well-being. Not only married women, but the festival of Gauri Pujan is also popular among unmarried girls seeking a suitable life partner.

Worshipping Goddess Gauri during this festival with pure devotion is believed to remove obstacles, financial troubles, and negative energies from life. This festival also reminds us of the union between Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Mythology and the Gauri Pujan Vrat Katha

The festival of Gouri Pooja is celebrated as the union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, and the homecoming of Goddess Gauri as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. Let’s look at the different mythology stories associated with this festival:

The Union of Goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva

According to the Shiva Purana, Goddess Sati performed rigorous penance to win Lord Shiva's love and marry him. She lived a simple life for years and showed great dedication and perseverance in her marriage. Pleased with her devotion, Lord Shiva finally agreed to marry her and make Sati his consort. This story symbolises the power of faith and devotion, encouraging women to uphold patience and dedication.

Gauri’s Visit to Her Brother Ganesha

As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Gauri is one of the incarnations of Maa Parvati (Lord Ganesha’s mother and Lord Shiva’s consort). This mythological story tells the relation between Gauri and Ganesh. Interestingly, Maharashtrian culture considers Goddess Gauri to be Lord Ganesha’s sister. This is why, during Ganapati Chaturthi, people believe Goddess Gauri visits her brother on Earth and then travels back to Kailash.

Rituals Followed During Gauri Pujan

The rituals of Gowri Pooja show the relationship between Gauri and Ganesha. Hence the celebration of Gauri Puja begins with Gauri Awahan, where the Goddess is welcomed, followed by Gauri Puja and then Gauri Visarjan.

1. Day 1- Gauri Avahan

The rituals of Gouri Pooja start by welcoming the goddess and bringing her clay idols into the home. The idol is then placed on a place decorated with flowers, haldi, and kumkum.

2. Day 2- Gauri Pujan

On the special Gowri Pooja day, Gauri mata is offered with haldi, kumkum, coconut and betel leaves. Moreover, special bhogs like modak, puran poli, and kheer are prepared and provided to Gauri. Devotees also perform Satyanarayana Katha at their house on the day of Gauri Pujan.

3. Day 3- Gauri Visarjan

Finally, on the last day, Gauri mata is immersed in the water, praying for her safe journey towards Kailash.

Effective Remedies for Gauri Pujan

Goddess Gauri frees her devotees from all sorts of obstacles and blesses them with prosperity, marital bliss and peace. Follow the simple remedies below and witness success, peace, and prosperity follow you.

• On this day, people can observe fast, known as the Shodash Uma Vrat, offer prayers and perform rituals.
• Performing Abhishek to Gauri mata with milk, curd, honey, and water is very beneficial to devotees.
• On this day, you must prepare 16 types of food items and perform Aarti by lighting 16 diyas.
• On the second day of Gowri Pooja, you can perform the Satyanarayan Puja at your home to seek the blessing of Lord Vishnu for prosperity and well-being.

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