Why we celebrate
Gauri Teej is the worship of Goddess Gauri (Parvati) by unmarried girls and married women for a happy marriage and marital bliss.
Rajasthan regional tradition
Festival Profile
Gauri Teej
Worship of Goddess Gauri (Parvati) by unmarried girls and married women.
Gauri Teej is the worship of Goddess Gauri (Parvati) by unmarried girls and married women for a happy marriage and marital bliss.
When
Gauri Teej falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September), in some regions on the fourth day.
Since when it is followed
The Gauri worship is ancient, tied to the Parvati tradition.
Regional tradition
Who celebrates / for whom
Celebrated by women, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Origin
The origin is the worship of Gauri (Parvati), who is honoured for granting a good husband and marital happiness.
Parvati worship tradition
Key deities
Goddess Gauri (Parvati).
How to celebrate
Women dress in fine clothes, worship the Gauri idol, and in some regions observe the Gangaur festival with dolls and processions.
Rituals & offerings
Gauri puja, dressing of the idol, and the celebration of the Gangaur festival in some regions.
Key facts
Gauri Teej is related to the Gangaur festival of Rajasthan.
Regional tradition