Overview

• Women observe nirjala fasts, perform the Swarna Gauri Vrat, apply mehendi, and worship clay or sand idols of Shiva and Parvati seeking marital harmony and progeny.
• Tritiya tithi ran from 12:34 pm on Aug 25 to 1:54 pm on Aug 26, with outlets listing morning puja windows and Pradosh options that vary by location, and noting auspicious yogas such as Ravi, Shubh, Sadhya and Gajakesari.
• Parana is set for Aug 27 after sunrise, with coverage noting it aligns with the start of Ganesh Chaturthi in some calendars.
• Regional customs span North Indian fasts and communal prayers and southern observances as Gowri Habba or Swarna Gauri Vratha in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
• On-the-ground reports highlighted large gatherings at Varanasi’s Mangala Gauri Temple, where devotees offered prayers for marital well-being.