Mangala Gowri Vratam Telugu
Mangala Gowri Puja, also known as Shravana Mangala Gowri Puja, is an essential Vrata observed by married women in India. This auspicious ritual is performed to ensure a happy married life and to pray for the long life of their husbands. This special Puja takes place on Tuesdays during the Shravan month. Newly married women typically observe the Mangala Gowri Vratam for five consecutive years.
Significance of Mangala Gowri Vratam
శ్రావణ మాసం మందు ఆచరించ వలసిన వ్రతములలో మొదటిది ఈ మంగళగౌరీ వ్రతం (Mangala Gowri Puja). ఈ నెలలో వచ్చే నాలుగు మంగళవరాలు మంగళ గౌరీని పూజించాలి. పార్వతి దేవికి మరొక పేరు (గౌరీ ) మంగళ గౌరీ. సాధారణంగా కొత్తగా పెళ్ళయిన ముత్తైదువలు ఈ వ్రతాన్ని చేస్తారు. ఈ వ్రతాన్ని ఆచరించడం వల్ల మహిళలకు సౌభాగ్యకరమైన ఐదవతనం కలకాలం నిలుస్తుందని ప్రతీతి. ఈ వ్రతాన్నిగురించి స్వయంగా శ్రీ కృష్ణుడు ద్రౌపదికి వివరించినట్లు పురాణాలు పేర్కొన్నాయి.
మంగలగౌరీ వ్రత విధానం (Sravana Mangala Gowri Vratam Telugu)
During the Shravan month, every Tuesday is dedicated to worshiping Mangala Gowri. Women who are newly married offer their prayers with devotion to ‘గౌరీదేవి’, the divine embodiment of marital bliss. This Vrata is a sincere request for the preservation of their marital happiness over the years, and it is performed consistently for five years after their marriage.
Floating multiple Tuesdays in the month, women perform this Puja in their maternal home during the first year and in their husband’s home for the next four years. This practice not only brings prosperity and happiness but also ensures everlasting marital bliss, as is highlighted in many ancient texts. Consequently, Lord Shiva himself worshipped Mangala Gowri to defeat the demon Tripurasura.
మంగళగౌరీ వ్రత నియమాలు
* The first time this Vratam is undertaken, the mother of the woman performing the ritual should be present to guide her. If the mother is not available, the presence of the mother-in-law or other elderly women is recommended.
* Women observing this Vratam must adorn their feet with ‘parani’ (anklets).
* Fasting on the night prior to the observance is essential.
* It is crucial to stay away from marital bliss on the day before and during the Vratam.
* Invite five elderly women to the home and be sure to offer them ‘వాయనములు’ (tokens or offerings) before starting the Vratam.
* Use the same idol of Mangala Gowri for all the Tuesdays of that month rather than using different idols each week.
* After completing the Vratam for the year, perform the immersion of the idol along with Lord Ganesha during Vinayaka Chavithi festival.
* For the Puja, it is vital to have items like ‘గరికె’, ‘ఉత్తరేణి’, and ‘తంగేడుపూలు’.
వ్రతానికి కావలసిన వస్తువులు :
To perform Mangala Gowri Puja, the following items are required:
* Turmeric, Kumkum for offerings
* Red cloth for the idol, fragrance, flowers, fruits, leaves, twigs, a rope made of tender coconut, two wick lamps, five lamps made with wheat flour or ‘పూర్ణం’, Camphor, Agarbathi (incense sticks), raw rice, coconut shell, chickpeas (శనగలు), and ghee for lighting the lamp.
How to Worship Mangala Gowri
On the day of the Vratam, wake up early, take a head bath, and clean the home. Set up a ‘mandap’ (a small canopy) in the Puja area or the location selected for the ritual. Decorate the top of the mandap with rice flour designs to create an ‘అష్టదళ పద్మం’ (lotus with eight petals). Place rice and a coconut shell on top of the rice, covering it with a piece of cloth and placing ‘తమలపాకులు’ (tamarind leaves) over it before placing the idol of Mangala Gowri. The idol is traditionally made from turmeric. However, as it will remain over the month, a mixture of turmeric and wheat flour should be used to make it. The idol must be shaped with five faces, which involves creating a base with the mixture and placing four small pillars at the four corners, with a fifth pillar in the center.
While there are ready-made “మంగళగౌరీ” idols available in silver or gold in the markets, many also opt to make these at home, or you can choose to worship a photograph of Goddess Gowri. The decorative setup of the Puja area can vary based on individual preferences, but the essence of the worship must be maintained.
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