Gangaur Vrat 2026: Significance, Rituals, Auspicious Time, and Hidden Fast Tradition

• Gangaur Vrat, a celebration of faith and tradition, is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra month.
• Women observe this fast for eternal marital bliss, husband's long life, and prosperity; unmarried girls pray for a good husband.
• The fast is associated with Mother Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva, believed to bring happiness and marital stability.
• Puja involves placing Shiv-Parvati idols, offering water, flowers, vermilion, and items symbolizing marital bliss.
• Women traditionally keep this fast hidden from their husbands, believing it ensures full benefits, echoing a folk tale of Mother Gauri.