Know Gauri Habba Date and Time in 2024, Read its Significance, Rituals
Posted on September 4, 2024
Gauri Habba is a traditional Hindu festival primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Andhra Pradesh. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Gauri, also known as Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. Gauri is worshipped as the goddess of fertility, prosperity, and marital bliss.
Gauri Habba Date in 2024: Friday, September 6
Tithi Begins – 12:21 PM on Sep 05, 2024
Tithi Ends – 03:01 PM on Sep 06, 2024
Significance
Gauri Habba is celebrated mostly by married women who pray for the well-being of their husbands, families, and overall prosperity. The festival is particularly important for newly married women, as it marks their first major religious observance after marriage.
Rituals and Celebrations
The festival typically takes place a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day, women observe various rituals, including:
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Gauri Puja: Women set up a shrine in their homes with an idol or image of Goddess Gauri. The idol is beautifully adorned with flowers, turmeric, and kumkum (vermillion powder). Offerings such as sweets, fruits, and betel leaves are made to the goddess.
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Swarna Gowri Vrata: Some women observe a fast called Swarna Gowri Vrata, where they abstain from eating until the puja is completed. This fast is believed to bring prosperity and happiness to the family.
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Tying of the Sacred Thread: Married women often tie a sacred thread, known as “Arishina-Kumkuma Dhara,” around their wrists as a symbol of protection and blessings from the goddess.
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Sharing of Offerings: After the puja, women exchange offerings with other married women, symbolizing the sharing of blessings and goodwill.