Gauri Vrat 2026 Date: Young women observe the five-day Gauri Vrat to seek a desired life partner. According to the Hindu calendar (Panchang), Gauri Vrat begins on the *Ekadashi* (11th day) of the *Shukla Paksha* (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of *Ashadha*. This day also marks *Devshayani Ekadashi*, when Lord Vishnu enters a state of cosmic slumber (*Yog Nidra*) and the *Chaturmas* period begins. During Gauri Vrat, Goddess Parvati is worshipped with prescribed rituals. The fast concludes on *Ashadha Purnima* (the full moon day of *Ashadha*), which coincides with *Guru Purnima*. Let us find out the date, auspicious timings (*Muhurat*), and conclusion time for Gauri Vrat.

Gauri Vrat 2026 Date
According to the Vedic calendar, the *Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi* tithi for Gauri Vrat begins at 9:12 AM on July 24 and ends at 11:34 AM on July 25. Based on *Udaya Tithi* (the sunrise date), Gauri Vrat will commence on Saturday, July 25.

Gauri Vrat 2026 Auspicious Timings (Muhurat)
On the first day of Gauri Vrat, the *Brahma Muhurat* is from 4:16 AM to 4:57 AM. The *Abhijit Muhurat* on that day is from 12:00 PM to 12:55 PM. The auspicious *Shubh-Uttam Muhurat* in the morning is from 7:21 AM to 9:03 AM, while the *Labh-Unnati Muhurat* during the evening *Pradosh Kaal* is from 7:17 PM to 8:34 PM.

Gauri Vrat lasts for five days. During this period, the observing young women create idols of Goddess Gauri, Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha using sacred clay. They perform *Puja* and *Aarti* every morning and evening, and also observe a night vigil (*Ratri Jagaran*). The fast concludes on the fifth day, *Ashadha Purnima*, with the *Paran* (breaking of the fast).

Conclusion of Gauri Vrat 2026
The five-day Gauri Vrat will conclude on Wednesday, July 29. This year, the observance of Ashadha Purnima spans from 6:18 PM on July 18 to 8:05 PM on July 29.

Significance of Gauri Vrat
Gauri Vrat is also known as Morkat Vrat. It is observed by both unmarried women and married women. Through the grace of Goddess Gauri and Lord Shiva, married women enjoy a blissful marital life. Young women who observe this fast and perform the rituals with the desire for a suitable groom see their wishes fulfilled.

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