Significance
Soubhagya Gauri Vrata is dedicated
to Goddess Parvati and is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the
month of Chaitra Masa (March – April).
Observed by women in Andhra
Pradesh and Maharashtra, Sowbhagya Gauri Vrata is also known as Gauri Tritiya.
Married women pray for a happy family life and unmarried women pray for a good
husband on the day.
Legends of Goddess Parvati and
Shiva are often referred to in Hindu Scriptures. Ramayana and Mahabharata are
full of references of the main characters performing important rituals
dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Shiva. It is believed that Goddess Parvati
performed intense austerities to get Lord Shiva as husband.
Regional scriptures and legends
mention about Sita Devi performing the Gauri Tritiya to get Lord Ram as her
husband.
Goddess Gauri is another name of Goddess Parvati. Some scriptures indicate that Lord Shiva finally agreed to marry Goddess Parvati on the Gauri Tritiya day.