Gauri Vrat 2025: Date, Significance, Puja Vidhi & Full Details

June 30, 2025| June 30, 2025 Panchang 5 min read

Start Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025

End Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Guru Purnima)

Introduction to Gauri Vrat

Gauri Vrat is a deeply revered fasting ritual dedicated to Goddess Parvati (Gauri), especially observed with great devotion in the state of Gujarat, India. This vrat is primarily observed by unmarried girls who seek a virtuous and ideal husband, just as Goddess Parvati attained Lord Shiva through intense penance and devotion.

Celebrated in the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Hindu month of Ashadha, Gauri Vrat spans five days, starting from Ekadashi and concluding on Guru Purnima.

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Important Dates for Gauri Vrat 2025

Ekadashi Begins: Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ekadashi Ends: Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Gauri Vrat Starts: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Jaya Parvati Vrat: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Gauri Vrat Ends: Thursday, July 10, 2025 (on Guru Purnima)

Spiritual Significance of Gauri Vrat

Symbolizes the penance and unwavering devotion of Goddess Parvati to attain Lord Shiva as her consort.
Observed by young girls and women to pray for a good, compatible life partner.
Reflects virtue, patience, and the spiritual strength of women.
Also believed to bring marital harmony, prosperity, and long life for the husband.

The Legend Behind Gauri Vrat (Vrat Katha)

As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati performed intense penance and austerity to win the love and acceptance of Lord Shiva. Despite being a divine princess, she chose the path of severe self-discipline, surviving on leaves, fruits, and even foregoing food at times. Her undying devotion and dedication eventually pleased Lord Shiva, who accepted her as his eternal consort.

Gauri Vrat commemorates this sacred union and serves as a divine example of how faith and tapasya (austerity) can fulfill one’s wishes.

Gauri Vrat Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)

Morning Bath & Sankalp: Wake early, bathe, and take a vow (sankalp) to observe the vrat with sincerity.
Gauri Idol Installation: Place a clay or metal idol/image of Goddess Gauri on a clean altar.
Puja Samagri: Include roli (red powder), rice, flowers, fruits, betel nut, coconut, diya (lamp), and incense.
Vrat Katha: It is essential to read or listen to the Gauri Vrat Katha every day.
Fasting Rules:
- Only one simple sattvic meal per day (or fruit-based diet, as per the tradition).
- Avoid milk, curd, tomatoes, lemon, and oily/spicy food.
- Strict observance of brahmacharya (celibacy), mental purity, and prayer.

Conclusion on Guru Purnima (July 10, 2025)

The fast concludes on the day of Guru Purnima with an elaborate puja and offering of naivedya (special food) to the goddess. Girls apply kumkum and turmeric to each other’s foreheads as blessings and share sweets. This marks the end of the spiritual journey and fasting period.

Jaya Parvati Vrat Connection

Jaya Parvati Vrat, falling on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, is an important part of the Gauri Vrat observance.
On this day, the focus is solely on Goddess Parvati and her symbolic representation of faith, chastity, and marital bliss.
Many regions observe Jaya Parvati Vrat as the most important day among the five.

Rules & Discipline During Gauri Vrat

One must not cut hair or nails during the vrat.
Sleeping on the ground is recommended.
Complete devotion and truthfulness should be maintained.
On the fifth and final day, a puja followed by immersion or donation of the Gauri idol is performed to conclude the vrat.

Gauri Vrat & Molakat Vrat (મોળાકત વ્રત)

In Gujarat, Gauri Vrat is also known as Molakat Vrat (મોળાકત વ્રત). “Molakat” refers to meeting or union, symbolizing the divine union of Shiva and Parvati. During this time, traditional folk songs, garba, and bhajans dedicated to Devi Gauri are sung in many households.

Spiritual & Life Benefits of Gauri Vrat

Fulfillment of marriage aspirations for unmarried girls.
Harmony, understanding, and longevity in married life.
Spiritual progress and emotional discipline.
Strengthens feminine energy, patience, and inner peace.

Tips for Observers in 2025

Girls recently engaged or wishing for early marriage should consider this vrat for divine blessings.
Parents can guide their daughters on how to observe the rituals and read the vrat katha.
Married women may also perform it for their husband’s well-being and household peace.