According to ancient scriptures, Gauri tritiya fast is observed to get the blessing of Goddess Parvati. Gauri tritiya fast will be observed on 12 February 2024. It observed on the tritiya of shukla paksha of Magh month every year. It is observed by the devotees to attain the blessings of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati.
It is believed that observing the fast with dedication and devotion towards the lord, helps the person attain a happy and prosperous life. Goddess Gauri is known best to fulfill the desires of her devotees.
Gauri Tritiya Katha
According to Gauri Tritiya scriptures, those who worship the goddess with proper rituals are blessed with a good fortune. Females who observe this fast are blessed with a blissful married life and children. According to the legends, it is said that goddess Gauri took birth on earth in the form of King Daksha’s Daughter. She was known as Sati. She performed hard penance to get Lord Shiva in the form of a husband. Lord Shiva was pleased by her penance and fulfilled her wish.
Goddess Sati is known by various names in hindu culture. It is believed that Goddess Sati got married to Lord Shiva on the tritiya of Shukla paksha. Thus, it is considered to be an auspicious day for devotees. Observing this fast fulfills all the desires of the devotee.
,br>Rituals To Perform Gauri Tritiya Puja
On this day, the person observing the fast should wake up early in the morning, take bath and worship the whole family of Lord Shiva. He should first, bathe the idols of the god and the goddess with panchamrit. Then worship the idols with incense, rice, deep, and five types of fruits. The resolution of the fast should be taken before commencing the prayer.
Lord Ganesha should we worshipped with water, roli, vermillion, sacred thread, rice, betel leaves, cloves, supari, cardamom, bel patra, fruits, dry fruits, and some money. The idol of the goddess should be bathed with panchamrit, and decorate it with sindoor, chandan, henna etc. Cosmetics are used to adorn the idol of the goddess. After worshipping the idols, Gauri Tritiya katha is heard to conclude the prayer ceremony.
Gauri Tritiya Fast Results
It is a very important fast for females. The tritiya tithi is considered to be an auspicious day for married woman. Married women keep this fast for their husband’s long life. Those who are unmarried keep this fast to get a compatible husband.