Gowri Habba, also known as Gowri Ganesha or Swarna Gowri Vratha, is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated annually across India, especially in the southern states of India, especially in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra. The festival of Gowri Habba or Swarna Gowri Vratha is dedicated to Goddess Gowri, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, who is the consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of Lord Ganesha. The same festival is known as Hartalika Teej in Maharashtra and the other North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Gowri Habba Decoration Ideas: How To Prepare Mantapa? What Items Are Added in Baagina for Gowri Vratham Pooja Rituals? (Watch Videos).

The festival of Gowri Habba is celebrated a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. This year, Gowri Habba 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, September 6. According to Drik Panchang, the Pratahkala Gowri Puja Muhurat will start at 06:24 AM and end at 08:53 AM on the same day. In this article, let’s know more about Gowri Habba 2024 Date, Gowri Habba 2024 timings and shubh muhurat, puja rituals and the significance of the auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Ganeshotsav 2024 Dates and Cultural Significance in Maharashtra: When Is Ganesh Chaturthi? Know Origin, History, Rituals and More Associated With Ganesh Utsav.

Gowri Habba 2024 Date

Gowri Habba 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, September 6.

Gowri Habba 2024 Shubh Muhurat and Timings

  • The Pratahkala Gowri Puja Muhurat will start at 06:24 AM and end at 08:53 AM on the same day

  • The Tadige Tithi will begin at 12:21 PM on September 5 and end at 03:01 PM on September 6

Gowri Habba Festival Puja Rituals

  1. On the day of Gowri Habba, women prepare a symbolic idol of Goddess Gowri made of turmeric or clay and decorate it with flowers, jewellery, and sarees.

  2. Then, they do the 'sthapana' of either jalagauri or arishinadagauri (a symbolic idol of Gauri made of turmeric). The idol is placed on a decorated platform for worship

  3. Married women observe a fast and perform a ritual known as ‘Mangala Gowri Vrata’ on this day and seek blessings of the Goddess.

  4. On this day, devotees recite prayers and sing songs in praise of the Goddess, seeking her blessings for the well-being of their husbands and families.

  5. Devotees offer sweets, fruits, and special dishes to the Goddess. These offerings, known as ‘Naivedya’, are later distributed among family members as prasad.

  6. After the Gowri Habba pooja, women exchange kumkum and bangles with each other, symbolising good luck and marital bliss.

  7. An offering of baagina occurs during the festival. At least five baaginas are prepared as part of the vrata. Each baagina usually contains a packet of arshina (turmeric), kumkum, black bangles, black beads (used in the mangalsutra), a comb, a small mirror, baLe bicchoLe, coconut, blouse piece, dhaanya (cereal), rice, toor dal, green dal, wheat or rava and jaggery cut in a cube form.

Gowri Habba Festival Significance

The festival of Gowri Habba holds great significance in India. Gauri, the mother of Ganesha, is worshipped for her ability to bestow upon her devotees courage and power.  As per religious beliefs, Gauri is the incarnation of Mahadevi and the Shakti of Shiva. It is believed that on Thadige, or the third day of the month of Bhadra, Gauri comes home like any married woman who comes to her parents' house. The next day, Ganesha, her son, comes as if to take her back to her abode of Kailasha.

Goddess Gowri is worshipped on the day of Gowri Habba and women observe Swarna Gowri Vratha to seek blessings of Goddess Gowri for happy married life. Goddess Gowri is worshipped for her strength, power, and blessings, especially for the well-being of families, the longevity of husband, and the prosperity of the household. The festival is particularly important for married women who pray for the health and prosperity of their spouses and families.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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