Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana extensively observe Gauri Tritiya, also known as Gangaur. The 18-day Gangaur Festival 2023 starts on the first day of the Chaitra month. Gangaur Puja, a Hindu festival that honors marital bliss, is held in honor of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, all women worship the holy couple known as Gana, which is Shiva, and Gaur, which is Parvati, in hopes of extending the lives of their husbands. Another name for this day is Saubhagya Teej.
Gauri Tritiya Vrat 2023 Date
Begin on Wednesday, 8 March
and Ends on Friday, 24 March
Gauri Teej Rituals and Celebrations
- The Gauri Puja and Gangaur celebration traditions are a riot of color, vigor, and respect.
- Gauri Teej festivities start early in the morning when women take showers and dress in traditional clothes for Gangaur Puja.
- A mixture of mud and ash from Holika Dahan is used to seed and water grains of wheat and barley for 18 days, up till the conclusion of the Gangaur Festival.
- A mixture of mud and ash from Holika Dahan is used to seed and water grains of wheat and barley for 18 days, up till the conclusion of the Gangaur Festival.
- Gauri and Isar are dressed in colorful traditional garb, and at an auspicious hour, married and single women assemble their idols and parade them in a stunning procession through a garden or past a step well.
- Women sing the Gangaur Geet, which describes Gauri leaving for her husband’s home. Images of Gauri and Isar are buried in a well or water tank on the last day.
Significance of Gangaur Gauri Teej Vrat 2023
The Hindu holiday of Teej is highly revered. It is a holiday honoring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s union and love. It is thought that Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva were reunited only after days and months had passed after their separation.
Unmarried women pray to Goddess Parvati for the perfect life mate, whereas married women do Gauri Puja and pray for their husband’s long life and marital happiness. People who observe and celebrate Gauri Teej are supposed to be granted happiness, prosperity, and long life.
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FAQs
1. What is Gangaur and Teej?
Ans – believers who observe and celebrate. It is said that Gauri Teej is endowed with happiness, wealth, and longevity. Women sing the Gangaur Geet, which describes Gauri leaving for her husband’s home. Images of Gauri and Isar are buried in a well or water tank on the last day.
2. Why is Gangaur celebrated for 16 days?
Ans – The women of the community celebrate Gangaur with tremendous fervor and devotion, asking Goddess Parvati/Gauri to provide them marital bliss as well as a bountiful spring full of harvest.
3. What food is made on Teej?
Ans – Ghevar, Malai Ghevar, Kesar Ghevar, Bedmi Puri, and Thekua are some of the popular dishes made during Teej. Matthi, Kheer, and Gujiya. Saag, Kachori, Namakpare, Shakarpare, etc. As prayers are offered to Lord Shiv and Parvati on Teej, milk-based products—which are also prepared and consumed on Teej—which are a favorite of Lord Shiv—are also consumed.
4. Which Colour is worn on Teej?
Ans – This fast is held in honor of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva. Women specifically worship by donning green-colored attire on the day of this fast. In Hinduism, green is revered as a sacred color.
5. Can we drink water in Teej fast?
Ans – On this day, women and girls customarily abstain from drinking any liquid for the full 24 hours. However, due to a variety of factors, including health concerns, not all women and girls can endure this difficult fasting for the full 24 hours.
