📅 Festival Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Gowri Habba |
| Also Known As | Gowri Vrata, Gowri Pooja |
| Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Tritiya |
| Deity | Goddess Gowri (Parvati) |
| Region | Karnataka, parts of South India |
| Relation | Celebrated before Ganesh Chaturthi |
🕉️ What is Gowri Habba?
Gowri Habba is a sacred festival dedicated to Goddess Gowri, the benevolent form of Goddess Parvati.
It is celebrated one day before Ganesh Chaturthi, symbolizing Mother Gowri’s arrival at her parental home.
The festival is especially important for:
- Married women (for marital bliss)
- Unmarried girls (for good marriage prospects)
📖 Gowri Habba Katha (Sacred Legend)
According to tradition:
- Goddess Gowri visits her parents before Ganesh Chaturthi
- Women welcome her with devotion, offerings, and love
- She blesses them with prosperity, fertility, and happiness
- The next day, her son Ganesha is worshipped
This reflects:
- Mother–son bond
- Feminine grace
- Domestic harmony
🪔 Gowri Habba Puja Vidhi
🔔 Morning Preparations
- House cleaning and rangoli
- Women wear new or festive sarees
- Setup Gowri idol or turmeric-decorated kalasha
🌼 Worship Steps
- Perform Gowri Puja
- Offer flowers, fruits, bangles, kumkum
- Light lamp and incense
- Recite Gowri stotras
- Exchange Baagina (gifts)
🌿 Traditional Offerings & Customs
| Item | Significance |
|---|---|
| Turmeric & kumkum | Auspiciousness |
| Bangles | Saubhagya |
| Coconut | Prosperity |
| Baagina | Sisterhood |
| Rangoli | Welcome energy |
🧘 Spiritual & Cultural Significance
Gowri Habba represents:
- Feminine energy (Shakti)
- Marital harmony
- Family bonding
- Respect for motherhood
It is also a celebration of:
- Women’s spiritual power
- Domestic traditions
- Cultural continuity
🌱 Vrat Rules & Observance
- Some women observe a light vrat
- Satvik food is preferred
- Charity and sharing are encouraged
- Night prayers complete the vrata
🧠 Difference Between Gowri Habba & Hartalika Teej
| Aspect | Gowri Habba | Hartalika Teej |
|---|---|---|
| Region | South India | North India |
| Vrat Type | Mild | Nirjala |
| Focus | Gowri arrival | Parvati tapasya |
| Celebration | Festive | Austerity |
🌼 Benefits of Observing Gowri Habba
- Marital happiness
- Healthy family life
- Fertility and prosperity
- Emotional strength
- Blessings of Goddess Parvati
❓ Short FAQ – Gowri Habba
Q1. When is Gowri Habba in 2026?
It will be celebrated on 14 September 2026 (Monday).
Q2. Who observes Gowri Habba?
Primarily women in Karnataka and South India.
Q3. Is Gowri Habba a fasting festival?
Light fasting is optional.
Q4. Why is it celebrated before Ganesh Chaturthi?
It symbolizes Goddess Gowri visiting before her son’s festival.
Q5. What is Baagina?
Exchange of gifts among women as a symbol of sisterhood.
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