- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 30 Aug 2025 02:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2025: Gauri Puja is an important vrat that is celebrated in Maharashtra in the month of Bhadrapada. It is performed under the Jyestha Nakshatra, which is why this is referred to as the Jyestha Gauri Vrat. Gauri is an avatar of Parvati and hence worshipped with devotion. The vrat lasts three days and married women play an important part. In those 3 days, there are elaborate arrangements where the lady of the house decorates the house, and invites relatives and neighbours to participate in the festival. A very important ceremony is called the Haldi-Kumkum, where after the Haldi-Kumkum ceremony and offerings, the hosts share gifts to their guests. This year, Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan begins on 31st August 2025, with Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana.
Check out all the significant details for the date of Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana, Puja and Gauri Visarja, along with the vrat katha, significance and more details below:
Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2025: Date For Gauri Avahana, Gauri Puja And Visarjan
Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana 2025 Date: 31st August 2025, Sunday
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja 2025 Date: 1st August 2025, Monday
Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan 2025 Date: 2nd August 2025, Tuesday
Jyeshtha Gauri 2025: Puja Muhurat
The Shubh Muhurat to perform Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is from 06:14 AM to 06:30 PM on 1st September 2025.
Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2025: Jyeshtha Nakshatra Timings
- Jyeshtha Nakshatra Begins: 05:27 PM, August 31, 2025
- Jyeshtha Nakshatra Ends: 07:55 PM, September 01, 2025
Jyeshtha Gauri 2025: Significance
Women observe Jyeshta Gauri Vrat with devotion to get blessings from Goddess Shakti. Married women believe that worshipping Goddess Gauri brings happiness and stability to their marriage and removes persistent challenges. This day is also important for unmarried girls because they pray to Devi Parvati for their ideal husband. It is believed that Goddess Parvati fulfils the wishes of her devotees. In some areas, this puja is known as an Upasana of Goddess Lakshmi.
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Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is a celebration dedicated to Goddess Parvati, marked by sincere devotion and traditional rituals. Families who observe this sacred occasion are said to receive blessings of wealth, peace and safety. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Ancient stories say gods were once troubled by demons, leaving them helpless. Because of this, they prayed intensely to Goddess Srimahalakshmi, who was moved by their dedication. On the day of Ashtami during Bhadrapada, she defeated the demons and saved the gods. To commemorate this event and pray for their husbands' health and lives, married women observe the Jyeshta Gauri Vrat with faith on Shukla Ashtami of Bhadrapada.
Jyeshtha Gauri 2025: Rituals
The Gauri idol is set up on the Mul constellation, which appears after Rishi Panchami. People observe the vrat for three days with utmost devotion. On the first day, they pray to Goddess Gauri with dedicated rituals. Those worshipping decorate their houses by drawing Gauri’s feet at the entrance and all over the house with turmeric powder and vermilion. The Goddess Gauri is adorned with jewellery and gold as a sign of respect. In some areas, women also worship the Water God, Jala-Devata, with a copper pitcher full of water, mango leaves, champak leaves, and stones.
The second day is dedicated to the main worship of Goddess Gauri. Devotees show their gratitude and faith by giving offerings. A large meal with sixteen dishes is usually cooked for the ceremony, representing plenty and good fortune. Families come together to celebrate the arrival of the Goddess. On the third day, the ceremonies end when the clay statue of Gauri is submerged into water, which stands for her going back to her divine home. Married women are invited to the Haldi-Kumkum ceremony towards the culmination of the three-day event.
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Jyeshtha Gauri 2025: Vrat Katha
In the ancient town of Anand Nagar lived Dharmapala, a wealthy merchant who lived comfortably with his wife, but felt unfulfilled without a child in their life. Despite his financial security, he wished for a child. He was devoted, very pious, and had performed endless acts of charity, he prayed eagerly for the blessing of a child. Finally, after many years, his prayers were answered when a son was born to them, although the priests indicated that this child would live a short life, and Dharmapala was distraught. His wife assured him, insisting that he put his trust in the Almighty. As years passed, their son married a young woman who was truly devoted to Mata Gauri, and continued to perform Gauri Pujan after they were married. Ultimately, due to her devotion and purity, Mata Gauri’s blessings through her devotion brought them blessings of health and longevity for Dharmapala’s son. This story is a beautiful example of the power of faith, devotion, and Gauri Pujan to navigate through life and its challenges.