Jaya Parvati Vrat 2023: Important Dates and Rituals

According to the Hindu calendar, Jaya Parvati Vrat or Gauri Vrat is observed in the month of Ashada. On this occasion, both married and unmarried women observe a 5-day-long fast in order to get their wishes fulfilled. Mainly, it is celebrated in Gujarat or other western states of India.

Women keep Vrat from the 13th day of Ashadha month (Shukla Paksha) till the next five days. Some of them observe this Vrat for five years, seven years, nine years, or even 11 years. Unmarried young girls keep fast on this day to get caring and desired life partner. Whereas married women avoid sleeping at night till the end of the Vrat. Jagran is a whole night of worshipping Goddess Parvati. This Vrat is observed to appease Goddess Parvati, who herself kept a Vrat for Lord Shiva.