Mangla Gauri Vrat 2026: Dates, rituals, significance, and why devotees observe this sacred Shravan Tuesday fast

Mangla Gauri Vrat is a traditional fast in Shravan, dedicated to Maa Gauri, a form of Goddess Parvati, observed on Tuesdays.

In 2026, the vrat falls on August 4, 11, 18, and 25.

Typically observed at home, it involves simple rituals like offering kumkum, turmeric, flowers, and a ghee lamp, and reading the Mangla Gauri Vrat Katha.

The vrat is popular among married women praying for their husbands' well-being, and unmarried women seeking a compatible partner.

The vrat symbolizes inner strength, discipline, and devotion, as exemplified by Maa Gauri.