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Gowri Habba 2026: Date, Swarna Gowri Vrat, Puja Vidhi…
Gowri Habba 2026: Date, Swarna Gowri Vrat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
Gowri Habba (also known as Swarna Gowri Vrat) is a significant festival celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (an incarnation of Parvati), the epitome of purity and austerity.
On this day, married women observe the Swarna Gowri Vrat to seek blessings for a long and happy married life, while unmarried girls pray for a good husband. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Gauri visits her parents’ home on Earth, and the next day, her son Lord Ganesha comes to take her back to Kailasa.
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Gowri Habba 2026 Date & Muhurat
In 2026, Gowri Habba will be celebrated on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It falls on the Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Gowri Habba Date | September 13, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Pratahkala Gowri Puja Muhurat | 06:09 AM to 08:38 AM |
| Tritiya Tithi Begins | 04:12 PM on Sep 12, 2026 |
| Tritiya Tithi Ends | 05:45 PM on Sep 13, 2026 |
*Note: Timings are based on Bengaluru IST. Please consult your local Panchang for exact city-wise timings.
Significance of Swarna Gowri Vrat
The festival celebrates the divine power of Goddess Gauri. Legends say that Goddess Parvati performed intense penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased by her devotion, Shiva married her.
Therefore, women observe this Vrat for Soubhagya (marital bliss). The tradition involves tying a sacred thread called Gauridaara (a yellow thread with 16 knots) on the right wrist, symbolizing the 16 forms of wealth and prosperity.
Rituals: How to Perform Gowri Puja at Home?
- Installation: Clean the puja area and place a Mandapa decorated with banana stems and mango leaves. Install the idol of Goddess Gowri (usually made of turmeric or clay) on a plate with rice.
- Alankaram: Decorate the Goddess with vastra (saree/cloth), jewelry, and fresh flowers.
- Gauridaara Puja: Worship the sacred 16-knotted thread with turmeric and kumkum.
- Bagina Offering: Prepare Bagina (a traditional offering) consisting of turmeric, kumkum, bangles, comb, mirror, blouse piece, coconut, jaggery, and cereals. One bagina is offered to the Goddess, and others are exchanged with married women.
- Naivedyam: Offer traditional dishes like Obbattu (Holige), Payasam, Chitranna, and Kosambari.
- Visarjan: Perform the Visarjan ritual the next day or on the third day along with Lord Ganesha.
Traditions & Customs
- Tavaru Mane Gift: Married women often receive gifts (saree, accessories) from their parents’ home (Tavaru Mane) on this day.
- Mangala Gauri Vrat: In some regions, newlywed women perform this Vrat for the first five years of marriage for the well-being of their spouse.
- Hartalika Teej: In North India, this same day is celebrated as Hartalika Teej with similar significance but slightly different rituals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gowri Habba falls on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The Gauridaara is a sacred yellow thread with 16 knots, representing the 16 blessings of Goddess Gauri. It is tied on the right wrist by women for marital well-being.
Yes, unmarried girls observe this Vrat to pray for a good husband and a happy future life.
