Varuthini Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day during the second half (Krishna Paksha) of the Hindu month Chaitra Masam. Puranas described that observance of fasting and performing the other rituals of Ekadasi on Varuthini Ekadasi, removes one’s sins and the devotee is blessed with wealth, health and prosperity.
When is Varuthini Ekadashi observed in 2009?
Varuthini Ekadashi is observed on Chaitra Bahula Ekadasi. In 2009, Varuthini Ekadasi falls on April 21, Tuesday.
Observance of Varudhini Ekadasi – Rituals and Customs of Varudhini Ekadasi:
To get the merits of Varudhini Ekadasi, devotees observe the main ritual and tradition – strict fasting on the day. On Dashami, the day before Ekadashi, devotees avoid consuming onions, spinach and some more foods which should be avoided on Ekadasi. On Dwadasi, the day after Ekadasi, devotees avoid all foods as they did on the Dashami day.
On the day of Varuthini Ekadasi, devotees spend their time reciting Holy Scriptures such as Bhagavada Puranam. Some people also perform Jagaran (awake) during night. During the Ekadashi day, people avoid hair cutting and shaving and also avoid taking oil bath.
Other Ekadasi Dates in 2009 – List of Ekadashi Days in 2009
The Gauri Thadiya Vratam has a great importance in terms of its rituals and its observance. Several Puranas and other Hindu religious texts have the reference of Sowbhagya Shayana Vrata.
Reference of Gauri Puja in Hindu Mythology:
Even Rukmini, the consort of Lord Sri Krishna, and Goddess Sita Devi, also performed Sowbhagya Gowri Shayana Vrata. Sita observed Gauri Puja everyday when she was in, Janaka’s (her father’s) home to get Adarsha Purush, Lord Shri Rama as her husband. Hindu Mythology tells that Goddess Gauri herself observed Kedareshwara Vrata and made her life with Gauri-Shankar after observing severe penance.
Celebrations of Sowbhagya Gouri Vratam:
Sowbhagya Gauri Vrata is performed all over India and all Hindu women observe the puja with utmost devotion. Especially in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, women worship Goddess Gauri to pay their devotion to get handsome and good husband and they observe the Gauri Pooja after their marriage to pay thanks to Divine Mother.
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Sowbhagya Gauri Vratam, also known as Sowbhagya Shayana Vratam, is the Puja offered to Goddess Gauri. In 2010, Sowbhagya Gauri Vratam or Gangaur date is March 18, 2010. On this day, women worship the Mother Goddess for their marital bliss. Sowbhagya Gowri Puja is done on the day of Chaitra Shukla Tadiya (Chaitra masa Shukla Tritiya).
When is Sowbhagya Gauri Puja – Sowbhagya Shayana Vrata:
Soubhagya Gauri Puja (Soubhagya Shayana Vratam) is observed on the third day (Tritiya) of the Chaitra month in Hindu calendar (Chaitra Shukla Thadiya).
Who is Goddess Gauri?
Goddess Gauri is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvati. She is the divine energy, Mother Goddess. She is considered as a perfect wife for her husband, Lord Shiva. After the conclusion of her ferocious form Goddess Kali (the black Goddess, man-eating manifestation of Goddess Parvati), observed a severe penance to get rid of her black complexion. And she returned as Goddess Gowri, the very pretty young woman with a golden complexion. Goddess Gowri is the most acceptable consort of Lord Shiva.
Being a princess Goddess Gowri accepted her ascetic husband and turned herself into her husband’s way. Goddess Gowri is a clear representation of purity and austerity. She is the Kanya (Kumari or unmarried girl) who has performed severe tapas (penance) to marry Lord Shiva.
Goddess Gowri Puja – Important Ritual during Gowri Tritiya:
Married women worship Goddess Gowri with Sindoor or kumkum for their sowbhagyam (marital bliss). Why one has to pray to Goddess Gauri? According to Puranas, she is the Divine Mother and the origin of the Universe. Mother Goddess, Shakti, has various celestial manifestations like Goddess Sri Raja Rajeshwari, Goddess Gauri, Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi etc..
