How many days is Kedara Gowri Vratham?

Twenty-one days, ending on Diwali. A thread with twenty-one knots is worn and worshipped through the period. The vow recalls Parvati's austerity to gain half of Shiva's form as Ardhanarishvara, and it's kept mostly by married women in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra.

Soubhagya Gauri Vrat

Kannada

Next date

9 April 2027

Friday · Shukla Tritiya

Tithi begins03:10 AM

Tithi ends01:32 AM · 10 Apr

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About

A Gauri vrata observed on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya for marital happiness.

Falls on: 21 days ending on Deepavali Amavasya

What it is

Parvati's vow to obtain half of Shiva's form, the Ardhanarishvara. Kept for twenty-one days, with a twenty-one-knot thread worn and worshipped. Concludes on Diwali. Kept mainly by married women.

Food

One meal a day for the duration; a sweet offering at the conclusion.

Common questions

How many days is Kedara Gowri Vratham?: Twenty-one days, ending on Diwali. A thread with twenty-one knots is worn and worshipped through the period. The vow recalls Parvati's austerity to gain half of Shiva's form as Ardhanarishvara, and it's kept mostly by married women in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra.

2026

Mar21SatSaturdayShukla TritiyaTithi begins02:31 AMTithi ends11:56 PM

2027

Apr9FriFridayNextShukla TritiyaTithi begins03:10 AMTithi ends01:32 AM · 10 Apr