Gauri Vrat, also known as Jaya Parvati Vrat, is a Hindu festival that is primarily observed by unmarried girls in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other parts of the country. It is a five-day fast that is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati).
This year, the auspicious day will fall on Sunday, July 6. The day holds deep cultural and spiritual value, especially for unmarried girls seeking a blessed marriage and a good life partner. Here we have covered everything about the significance of this fast and why unmarried women observe Gauri Vrat.
About Gauri Vrat
Gauri is one of the names of Goddess Parvati, which means brilliantly fair. Gauri Vrat festival begins on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and ends after five days on Purnima. This year, the fast will be observed from July 6 and it will end on July 10, 2025. Gauri Vrat is also known as Morakat Vrat in Gujarat.
Date and time of Gauri Vrat
According to the Drik Panchang website, the date and auspicious time of the vrat are as follows:
Gauri Vrat: July 6, 2025
Gauri Vrat Ends - Thursday, July 10, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 06:58 PM on Jul 05, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 09:14 PM on Jul 06, 2025
Why do unmarried women observe this fast?
Unmarried women observe the Gauri Vrat to seek blessings from Goddess Parvati (Gauri) for a desirable husband and a happy married life, mirroring the goddess's own union with Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati symbolises purity, devotion, and dedication, having devoted herself entirely to Lord Shiva.
This vrat serves as a means for devotees to express their devotion to Goddess Parvati while asking for her divine guidance in discovering the purpose of life.
