The festival of Ganeshotsav is ongoing and people are celebrating in much fervour. An idol of Lord Ganesha is brought into homes and worshipped for a certain period of days. But other than Ganeshotsav, another important festive celebration of Gauri Pujan will be marked on September 5. Also known as Jyestha Gauri Avahana, this refers to the welcoming of Goddess Gauri into the household. Most people who bring in Lord Ganesha, also have Gauri Pujan, and the visarjan takes place together. This year, Gauri visarjan will take place on September 7. Ahead of Jyestha Gauri Avahana 2019, we tell you more about the history and significance of this festive day.

Jyestha Gauri Avahana Date:

Gauri Avahana refers to the welcoming of Goddess Gauri into the homes. On the following day, Gauri Pujan is held. It falls during the Jyestha nakshatra of the Bhadrapada month of Hindu calendar. This year, Gauri Avahana will take place on September 5. The Gauri Pujan will be on September 6. On the next day ie September 7, the Gauri Visarjan will take place. Jyeshtha Gauri Puja 2019 Date: Puja Vidhi, Shubh Mahurat and Rituals of The Festival Celebrated on the Third Day of Ganesh Utsav. 

Significance and Celebrations of Jyestha Gauri Pujan

Goddess Gauri is said to be a form of Goddess Parvati, the mother of Lord Ganesha. One of the legends says, that Goddess Gauri comes to the devotees' house in search of Lord Ganesha, who is residing there for Ganeshotsav. Goddess Gauri brings in prosperity into the homes of whoever she visits. So even if people do not have a Ganpati idol, twin idols of Gauri and Ganesha are worshipped on this day.

Women observe a fast for this day and pray for the well-being of their husbands. The welcoming or Avahana is an event in itself. Women bring in the idol of the Goddess and footprints are marked on her entry into the house. She is adorned with jewellery and a new saree. Unmarried girls worship Devi Parvati to find a good life-partner. She is said to fulfil all the wishes of her devotees. The rituals may differ from place to place.

Gauri Pujan is an auspicious day as each day of Ganeshotsav. The day is marked with great fervour in Maharashtra. Maharashtrian women adorn the Gauri goddess with traditional jewellery. In some regions, Gauri Puja is said to be an Upasana of Goddess Lakshmi.

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