Gangaur Puja 2026 Date, Timings, Rituals, and Cultural Significance

Gangaur Puja 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, marking the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Observed mainly in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, this 18-day festival honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing marital bliss and the arrival of spring. Married women fast and pray for their husbands' well-being, while unmarried girls seek suitable partners. Rituals include worshipping decorated idols, singing folk songs, and traditional fasting practices.