The Shravan Mangla Gauri Vrat is observed every Tuesday during the month of Saawan. wives across India embrace this sacred Mangla Gauri fasting to invoke Maa Gauri's divine blessings for their husbands' health, prosperity, and longevity. This beautiful tradition symbolizes an unbreakable bond of devotion and the eternal marriage.
A wealthy merchant named Dharmapala was blessed with a son who was destined to die at just 16 years of age. However, his devoted daughter-in-law observed the Mangla Gauri Vrat, kept a fast with complete faith that yielded miracles. Unwavering devotion to Maa Gauri worked - her husband's death was averted, and he was blessed with a long, prosperous life.
Rise during the Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise), perform the Mangla Gauri puja with complete devotion, offering 16 sacred items (Shodashopachara) to Maa Gauri, light a diya and incense to create a divine atmosphere, and keep the Mangla Gauri fasting with all dedication and faith. If you cannot offer items individually, 16 women can sit together and worship, then offer items to Maa Gauri one by one.
The 16 items to offer during Devi Mangla Gauri Puja are: bindi, sindoor, chunri, bangles, earrings, necklace, nose ring, toe rings, anklets, kajal, henna, hair accessories, mirror, comb, a set of clothing, and perfume.
By observing fast, devotees can beget good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. It preserves unity and peace in the family and promotes harmony among family members. By pleasing Maa Gauri, one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva and Maa Mahagauri; as a result, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.
सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके।
शरन्ये त्रयम्बिके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते।।
"O Divine Mother Narayani, You are the embodiment of all auspiciousness and the bestower of ultimate welfare. You are the benevolent Shiva, the fulfiller of all noble desires, the protector of devotees, the three-eyed Gauri. I bow down to Your sacred feet, O Mother Durga!"