Gauri Habba
In 2025, Gauri Habba falls on Tuesday, August 26, a day before Ganesh Chaturthi (August 28).
Gauri Habba is observed a day before Ganesh Chaturthi, usually falling in the month of Bhadrapada (August - September) according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the arrival of Goddess Gauri to her parental home, symbolic of prosperity, strength, and blessings for a happy and peaceful life.
The festival is especially cherished by married women, who pray for the well-being of their husbands and families, and by young girls who seek a loving and virtuous partner.
Mythological Significance of Gauri Habba
Gauri, another name for Parvati, is considered the embodiment of Shakti ( power) and Saubhagya (good fortune). Mythology states that Goddess Gauri visits her maternal home for a day before her son Ganesha joins her the next day (Ganesh Chaturthi ). This mirrors the tradition in Indian families where daughters are welcomed warmly to their parental homes during festivals.
The spiritual core of Gauri Habba lies in honoring the bond between mothers and daughters , women’s strength , and domestic harmony.
Gauri Habba Rituals and Traditions
No Indian festival is complete without delicious food. Gauri Habba is marked by traditional dishes like:
- Kadle Unde (Chickpea jaggery laddoos)
- Chitranna (Lemon rice)
- Kosambari (Moong dal salad)
- Payasa (Kheer made with milk and jaggery)
These offerings are not just about food - they're offerings of devotion, gratitude, and love.
Gauri Habba involves rituals like preparing a Gauri idol or turmeric figure, performing puja with 16- knot threads (Gauri Dara), and offering Bagina (a set of items like rice, turmeric, and betel leaves) to married women.
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