Gangaur Festival

  • The Gangaur festival is celebrated in Rajasthan and some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
  • It is one of Rajasthan’s most important festivals and is observed with great fervour across the state.
  • The women worship Gauri, the wife of Lord Shiva during the period of this festival which is from March to April.
  • ‘Gan’ that stands for Lord Shiva and ‘Gaur’ which symbolizes Goddess Parvati or Gauri.

Celebration

  • Women and girls observe fast during this festive time and eat only once in a day. Images of Gauri and Isar (Lord Shiva) are made with the clay and decorated very beautifully.
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