Swarna Gauri Vratam – A Simple Guide for Everyone
This vratam is for Mata Gowri. Gowri is another name of Parvati. She is wife of Shiva. She is mother of Ganesha. People love her. She gives peace in home. She helps married life. She gives good luck and money too, many say. When we do this vratam, we remember family. We ask for husband’s long life. We ask for peace at home. We ask for fewer fights. We ask for blessings to the children. That is why many women do this vratam. But men can also take part. All can get her grace. When to do it This vratam comes one day before Ganesh Chaturthi. In our month Bhadrapada, on Tritiya (third day of bright half). In simple words, it is in August or September many times. People see panchang and pick the right time. Old people pick muhurta too. It is better to do at good time. What we do I tell step by step. This is how many families do it. 1. Gow Puja — Cow worship: We start with Gow Puja. Cow is like mother. She gives milk, ghee, all. We offer water, rice, jaggery, banana, and A...