Gauri Puja / Gangaur 2027
Shukla-paksha Tritiya of Chaitra (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Vaishakha).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Gauri Puja / Gangaur Friday, 9 April 2027 · best 4:26 am – 5:14 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Tritiya of Chaitra (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Vaishakha).
Tithi: Tritiya — 9 Apr, 3:10 am → 10 Apr, 1:32 am. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 9 April 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
4:26 am – 1:32 am (+1 day) | ⭐ 4:26 am – 5:14 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 9:12 am – 10:47 am (Good · Amrit) ⭐ 12:22 pm – 12:48 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 12:48 pm – 1:57 pm (Good · Shubh) ✓ 8:08 pm – 9:33 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 10:57 pm – 1:32 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 10:47 am–12:22 pm · Yamaganda 5:08 pm–6:43 pm · Gulika 7:37 am–9:12 am |
| Saturday, 10 April 2027 | — | The whole time the tithi is active falls in avoid periods | Rahu Kaal 9:08 am–10:43 am · Yamaganda 3:29 pm–5:04 pm · Gulika 5:58 am–7:33 am |
About Gauri Puja
Gangaur honours Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Unmarried women pray for a good husband and married women for their husband’s well-being.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Chaitra, the climax of the 16–18 day Gangaur festival that begins after Holi.
🪔 How it is observed
Women make clay images of Gauri and Ishar (Shiva), decorate them, sing folk songs and carry them in processions before immersing them in water on the final day.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 21 Mar, 2:31 am → 21 Mar, 11:56 pm |
| Friday, 9 April 2027 | 9 Apr, 3:10 am → 10 Apr, 1:32 am |
Frequently Asked Questions
Gauri Puja in 2027 falls on Friday, 9 April 2027 (tithi: 9 Apr, 3:10 am to 10 Apr, 1:32 am IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Friday, 9 April 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Gangaur honours Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and Lord Shiva, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Unmarried women pray for a good husband and married women for their husband’s well-being.