📅 Observance Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | Jyeshtha Gauri Puja |
| Deity | Goddess Gauri (Parvati) |
| Date | 18 September |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Saptami |
| Region | Maharashtra |
| Associated Festival | Ganesh Chaturthi |
📖 What is Jyeshtha Gauri Puja?
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is the main worship day following Gauri Avahana, when Goddess Gauri is ceremonially installed in homes during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
This day represents the active presence and blessings of the Divine Mother in her elder (Jyeshtha) form, symbolizing maturity, protection, and abundance.
🌸 Significance of Jyeshtha Gauri in Maharashtrian Culture
In Maharashtra:
- Goddess Gauri is treated as a guest goddess
- Her arrival signifies prosperity and maternal grace
- Jyeshtha Gauri embodies:
- Motherhood
- Fertility
- Household harmony
This puja strengthens the Shakti element alongside Lord Ganesha.
🛕 Religious & Spiritual Importance
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is believed to:
- Bless families with prosperity
- Protect children and married women
- Remove domestic obstacles
- Enhance peace and stability in the home
The Saptami Tithi is associated with spiritual balance and nourishment.
🔔 Jyeshtha Gauri Puja Vidhi
🌼 Preparation
- Early morning bath
- Cleaning and decoration of the puja area
- Dressing Gauri idol with saree, ornaments, and flowers
🪔 Puja Steps
- Sankalp (vow)
- Panchamrit abhishekam
- Offering turmeric, kumkum, and flowers
- Naivedya offering
- Gauri aarti
- Haldi–kumkum ritual
📿 Mantra
ॐ गौरीदेव्यै नमः
🍽️ Traditional Naivedya & Offerings
| Offering | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Puran Poli | Prosperity |
| Modak | Auspiciousness |
| Rice & Dal | Abundance |
| Coconut | Completeness |
| Fruits & sweets | Gratitude |
👩🦰 Importance for Married Women (Suvasini Puja)
On Jyeshtha Gauri Puja:
- Married women perform haldi–kumkum
- Invite other suvasinis
- Pray for marital harmony and family well-being
This ritual symbolizes collective feminine energy.
🌿 Symbolic Meaning of Gauri Puja
| Element | Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Gauri | Divine Mother |
| Saptami | Balance & nourishment |
| Ornaments | Prosperity |
| Flowers | Auspicious growth |
🔗 Connection with Ganesh Chaturthi
- Gauri is believed to visit her son Lord Ganesha
- The festival highlights mother–son divine bonding
- Completes the Shakti–Ganesha balance in Ganesh Utsav
🌼 Spiritual Benefits of Observing Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
- Domestic harmony
- Fertility and growth
- Removal of negative influences
- Blessings of divine feminine power
📅 Calendar-Style Table Entry
| Observance | Lunar Date | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Jyeshtha Gauri Puja | Bhadrapada Shukla Saptami | Maharashtra |
❓ Short FAQ – Jyeshtha Gauri Puja
Q1. What is Jyeshtha Gauri Puja?
It is the main worship day of Goddess Gauri during Ganesh Utsav.
Q2. Who observes this puja?
Primarily Maharashtrian households.
Q3. Is this different from Gauri Avahana?
Yes, Avahana is welcoming; Puja is the main worship.
Q4. Is fasting compulsory?
No, devotion and rituals are more important.
Q5. When is Gauri Visarjan done?
Usually the next day after Gauri Puja.
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