History About Chaitra Gauri

Gauri (yellow or brilliant) is the name of the wife of Lord Shiva. She is worshipped in the month of Chaitra (MarchApril) by every married woman, whose husband is alive, and unmarried women, On the third of the month a brass swing containing images of Shiva and family are placed on a raised dais, and the images are worshipped every morning. A fresh wreath of flowers has to be added every day. The ladies meet on selected days in a house and worship the image of Gauri, after dressing her in beautiful clothes and ornaments. Fruits, sweets, and flowers are freely distributed to all visitors. There are generally many invitations on one day and many women are seen going from house to house in the best of spirits. The gathering is called Halad-Kanku (turmeric and saffron) ceremony.


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