- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:10 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mangala Gauri Vrat 2024: The Hindu month of Shravan is considered the holiest month in the Hindu calendar, devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. During this month, devotees observe two significant fasts: Shravan Somwar Vrat on Mondays, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Mangala Gauri Vrat on Tuesdays, inspired by Goddess Parvati's devotion to Lord Shiva, who is said to have observed numerous fasts to win his heart. The first Mangala Gauri Vrat during the auspicious month of Sawan is being observed on 23rd July 2024.
While worshipping Mata Parvati, devotees can offer certain things to the divine goddess on this day to amass good fortune and success. Let us check out 7 things to offer to Devi Parvati on the occasion of Mangala Gauri Vrat below:
Mangala Gauri Vrat 2024: 7 Things You MUST Offer To Mata Parvati
1. Kumkum: Sindoor (Vermillion) or Kumkum is a symbol of all auspiciousness, especially for married women. Offering Kumkum to Maa Parvati brings immense fortune - “Akhand Saubhagya”, especially for married women.
2. Chunri Or Saree: Offer a beautiful red or pink chunri or saree to Mata Parvati while observing the Mangala Gauri vrat to seek her divine blessings.
3. 16 Shringar Samagri: 16 Shringars or adornments are considered to be highly auspicious for married women as per Hinduism. Offering Shringar samagri to Maa Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri vrat can bring happiness in married women’s lives.
4. Haldi: Turmeric or Haldi is considered a vital component during any worship ceremony in Hinduism as it symbolises auspiciousness. Women can also offer Haldi to Mata Parvati to amass good luck.
Observing a vrat on the day of Mangala Gauri Vrat during Sawan Maas helps to seek the divine blessings of Mata Parvati. (Image Source: Canva)
5. Hibiscus Flower: This red flower is considered to be the favourite flower of the divine goddess. Offering Hibiscus flowers to Maa Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri vrat might help the devotees to receive her choicest blessings.
6. Kheer: It is believed that the magnificent goddess Parvati is fond of Kheer, and hence, devotees might offer kheer as bhog to Mata Gauri and ask for her divine grace.
7. Mehandi: Offering henna or mehendi to Mata Parvati on the day of Mangala Gauri Vrat symbolises auspiciousness for both married and unmarried women.
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