According to the Gregorian calendar, this date falls on Saturday, March 21, in 2026.

Although this 16-day fast begins the day after Holi (Dhulandi), the day of Chaitra Shukla Tritiya is the most special because it is on this day that the festival concludes and the idol is immersed.

According to the Drik Panchang, the third day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra begins at 2:30 am on March 21, 2026. This date will end at 11:56 pm on the same day. Therefore, the Gangaur fast will be observed on Saturday, March 21.

Gangaur Puja 2026: Auspicious Time (Muhurat)
Sunrise: 6:24 AM

Brahma Muhurta: 4:49 AM to 5:36 AM (This time is considered best for puja preparation and meditation).

Abhijit Muhurta: 12:04 PM to 12:52 PM (This is the best time to begin any auspicious work).

Sandhya Muhurta: 6:32 PM to 7:43 PM (This time is auspicious for evening aarti and concluding the puja).

What is the significance of Gangaur Puja?

The word 'Gangaur' is made up of two words: 'Gan', meaning Lord Shiva, and 'Gaur', meaning Goddess Parvati. This festival directly reflects the love and devotion between husband and wife.

Who should observe this fast?

Married women: Observe this fast to pray for their husband's long life and a happy married life.

Unmarried girls: Worship Shiva and Gauri to find a good and desirable life partner.

Worship Method and Tradition

Gangaur Worship Traditions:

Clay Isar-Gauri: Devotees make idols of Shiva and Parvati (Isar-Gangaur) with their own hands from sacred clay (often from a pond or well). They are adorned with beautiful clothes and jewelry.

16-day ritual: Starting the day after Holi, women wake up early every morning, bring grass and flowers, and perform the puja while singing songs.

Sixteen adornments and folk songs: During the puja, women adorn themselves with sixteen adornments and sing traditional folk songs like "Gor e Gangaur Mata..." (Gor e Gangaur Mata...), which fills the house and courtyard with joy.

Immersion: On the last day i.e., 21st March, women immerse these idols in a river, pond, or lake with full respect.

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