Gangaur Festival 2026

Full Date

4 March 2026 Morning 6:00 AM – 21 March 2026 Night 11:56 PM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Gangaur Puja (Main Day)

  Main worship dedicated to Goddess Gauri observed on March 21, 2026, signifying marital and seasonal blessings.

  21 March 2026 2:30 AM – 21 March 2026 11:56 PM

• Jaipur Gangaur Procession

  A grand parade from the City Palace through Tripolia Bazaar and Choti Chaupar featuring palanquins, folk artists, and decorated idols.

  21 March 2026 4:00 PM – 21 March 2026 7:30 PM

Introduction

Gangaur is one of Rajasthan’s most prominent festivals dedicated to Goddess Parvati, symbolizing love, marital fidelity, and spring’s arrival. The word 'Gan' denotes Lord Shiva and 'Gaur' refers to Parvati. Women across Rajasthan and nearby states worship Isar-Gauri idols made of clay, praying for marital bliss and prosperity.

Other Names

Gauri Tritiya, Gauri Puja, Isar Gauri Festival

Pooja Vidhi

• Clean and decorate the home altar or courtyard with rangoli and flowers.
• Place Isar-Gauri idols on a decorated wooden platform.
• Offer haldi, kumkum, mehndi, bangles, water, and sweets to the Goddess daily.
• Chant the Gangaur aarti and devotional songs in the evening.
• On the final day, perform immersion rituals (Visarjan) with devotional songs and prayers.

Rituals

• Women create clay idols of Isar (Shiva) and Gaur (Parvati) and worship them daily for 16–18 days.
• Married women pray for their husband’s longevity, while unmarried women seek a good life partner.
• Each morning, devotees apply mehndi, sing Gangaur songs, and offer sweets and water to the idols.
• On the last day, women carry the idols in decorated pots to lakes or wells for immersion.
• Communities organize processions with traditional music, folk dances, and colorful attire.

Regional Highlights

• Jaipur hosts royal palanquin processions of Gauri idols from the City Palace to Talkatora with dancers and musicians.
• In Udaipur, the final day includes a spectacular boat procession on Lake Pichola accompanied by fireworks.
• In Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Nathdwara, women balance brass pitchers while singing Gangaur geet.
• In Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, similar celebrations are held in the name of 'Gauri Puja' and 'Chaitra Gauri Vrat'.

History

Mythologically, Gangaur celebrates the devotion of Goddess Parvati, who meditated intensely to win Lord Shiva as her husband. After marriage, Gauri visits her parental home during Gangaur to bless her friends with conjugal happiness before returning with Lord Shiva. Hence, the festival symbolizes marital affection and divine love.

Additional Information

• Gangaur symbolizes feminine power, devotion, and marital fidelity.
• The festival harmonizes the cycles of nature, harvest, and relationships.
• It is one of Rajasthan’s most photographed events attracting global tourists for its cultural beauty.