Gauri Ganpati 2025 – Complete Guide on 1st Day Gauri Aagman, 2nd Day Gauri Pujan & 3rd Day Gauri Visarjan
Introduction
Gauri Ganpati is one of the most auspicious and beautiful traditions celebrated during the grand festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra and some parts of India. This celebration is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (an avatar of Goddess Parvati), the mother of Lord Ganesha, who is considered a symbol of prosperity, purity, and well-being. Married women especially observe this festival to seek blessings for a happy married life, family welfare, and wealth.
Gauri celebration typically spans three days, which include:
Day 1 – Gauri Aagman (Arrival of Gauri)
Day 2 – Gauri Pujan (Worship of Gauri)
Day 3 – Gauri Visarjan (Immersion of Gauri idols)
Let us understand the significance and rituals of each day in detail.
2025 Key Dates & Muhurats (Gregorian Calendar)
Day 1 – Gauri Aagman (Avahana)
Sunday, August 31, 2025 – Invocation of Gauri (Avahana) under Anuradha Nakshatra, auspicious between 06:00 AM and 05:27 PM.Day 2 – Gauri Pujan
Monday, September 1, 2025 – Main worship (Pujan) of Jyeshtha Gauri during a long favorable period (exact: 05:59 AM to 06:43 PM)Day 3 – Gauri Visarjan
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Farewell and immersion (Visarjan). Ideal to complete by ~9:50 AM, but the full muhurat runs from sunrise until 09:51 PM
Mythological Background
1st Day – Gauri Aagman (Arrival of Gauri)
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1st Day – Gauri Aagman (Avahana) – Sunday, 31 August 2025
Auspicious Window: 06:00 AM – 05:27 PM.
The first day marks the arrival of Goddess Gauri in the home. People bring beautifully decorated idols of Jyeshtha Gauri (elder Gauri) and Kanishtha Gauri (younger Gauri), representing two forms of the Goddess.
Rituals & Preparations
Women clean and decorate their homes with rangoli, torans (door hangings), and flowers.
The idols of Gauri are adorned with traditional Maharashtrian attire, jewelry, and green bangles.
Special emphasis is placed on Mangal Dravyas (auspicious items), such as haldi (turmeric), kumkum, bangles, and sarees, which are offered to the Goddess.
Families perform Gauri Aagman pooja, welcoming the Goddess with aarti and chanting.
Rituals & Traditions:
Cleaning & decor: Rangoli, torans, fresh flowers.
Idol setup: Place the idol of Gauri (both Jyeshtha and Kanishtha if observed).
Welcome pooja: Offer turmeric, kumkum, aarti, and sweets.
Mantras chanted: Traditional invocation verses.
Significance
It is believed that Goddess Gauri visits homes to bless them with prosperity, fertility, and happiness.
2nd Day – Gauri Pujan
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2nd Day – Gauri Pujan – Monday, 1 September 2025
Auspicious Window: 05:59 AM – 06:43 PM.
This is the most important day of the celebration. Women observe Gauri Pujan with devotion and follow traditional rituals.
Rituals
A special puja is performed in the morning, which includes offering flowers, fruits, sweets, and new clothes to the Goddess.
Mahalakshmi and Annapurna Devi are also invoked during this puja for wealth and food abundance.
Married women invite other women (called haldi-kumkum ceremony) to their homes and offer them gifts, betel leaves, and coconut as a sign of respect and goodwill.
Special Naivedya (offering) is prepared, which includes dishes like Puran Poli, Modak, Karanji, and other sweets.
Ritual Details:
Core puja: Offer flowers, fruits, sweets, new saree, and jewelry.
Haldi-Kumkum ceremony: Married women exchange turmeric and vermilion—a blessing for prosperity.
Naivedya feast: Traditional dishes like Puran Poli, Modak, Karanji.
Social bonding: Women gather, share blessings and prasad.
Importance of Haldi-Kumkum Ceremony
This ritual promotes social bonding among women and is considered very auspicious for marital happiness.
3rd Day – Gauri Visarjan
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3rd Day – Gauri Visarjan – Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Suggested Timing: By 09:50 AM; full muhurat continues until 09:51 PM.
On the final day, the idols of Goddess Gauri are given a heartfelt farewell with Visarjan (immersion in water).
Rituals
Before immersion, aarti and prayers are offered, thanking the Goddess for visiting the home.
Devotees chant “Gauri Ghar Jau De” (Gauri, go home) with love and devotion.
Just like Ganpati Visarjan, the immersion is carried out in rivers, ponds, or artificial tanks to maintain eco-friendliness.
Emotional Significance
Gauri Visarjan signifies the end of the visit of the Goddess to her devotees’ homes and her return to Mount Kailash. It is an emotional moment filled with gratitude and hope for her return next year.
Ceremonial Steps:
Pre-immersion: Aarti, recitation of mantras like “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”.
Immersion: Carry idol to clean water—pond, tank, or eco-friendly artificial setups.
Emotional farewell: Chanting “Gauri Ghar Jau De” with devotion.
Meaning:
Signifies completion of Gauri’s visit and her return to Mount Kailash.
Reinforces faith, humility, and anticipation for her return next year.
Cultural Highlights
In Maharashtra, this festival is a major event, especially in Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, and Konkan region.
Women wear traditional Nauvari sarees, green bangles, and ornaments during this time.
Songs, bhajans, and cultural programs are organized in many households.
| Day | Date | Rituals | Muhurat / Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aagman | Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | Welcome + Setup | 06:00 AM – 05:27 PM |
| Pujan | Mon, 1 Sep 2025 | Main Worship + Rituals | 05:59 AM – 06:43 PM |
| Visarjan | Tue, 2 Sep 2025 | Farewell & Immersion | Complete by ~09:50 AM; till 9:51 PM |
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