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Gangaur is a vibrant festival dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), celebrated mainly in Rajasthan, marking the devotion of married and unmarried women to Goddess Parvati for conjugal happiness and prosperity.
Gangaur

Gangaur is one of the most significant festivals of Rajasthan and is also celebrated in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal. Women worship Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva, as a symbol of love, fertility, and marital bliss. Married women pray for the well-being and long life of their husbands, while unmarried women seek good husbands. The festival includes processions with beautifully decorated idols of Gauri, folk songs, dances, fairs, and traditional rituals. Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur are especially known for their grand public celebrations and colorful processions during Gangaur.

Gangaur Recurrence Details
Celebrated annually in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March–April). Starts the day after Holi and continues for 16 days.

Last 5 Recurrences

  • Mar 03, 2026 to Mar 18, 2026
  • Mar 14, 2025 to Mar 29, 2025
  • Mar 25, 2024 to Apr 09, 2024
  • Mar 08, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023
  • Mar 18, 2022 to Apr 02, 2022

Upcoming 5 Recurrences

  • Mar 22, 2027 to Apr 06, 2027
  • Mar 10, 2028 to Mar 25, 2028
  • Mar 28, 2029 to Apr 12, 2029
Categories
By Type Hindu Festivals , Cultural Festivals , Festival , Spring Festivals
By Scale Regional
By Duration Fortnight-Long
By Frequency Yearly
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