Gangaur 2026 Date: Puja timings, rituals, and why this festival of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati holds deep significance

Gangaur 2026 Date: Gangaur 2026, a significant Hindu festival honouring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, will be celebrated on Saturday, 21 March. Observed primarily in Rajasthan and other northern states, it is a time for women to pray for marital happiness and an ideal life partner. The festivities include fasting, devotional rituals and traditional folk practices, culminating in the ceremonial farewell of Goddess Gawarja.