MANGALA GOWRI VRATAM
Mangala Gowri Vratam or Gauri Vrat as the name indicates is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.This Vratam is known as Hartalika Vratam in North India. Gowri Habba and its rituals are of South Indian origin and is observed mainly in Karnataka. the ritual a golden image of Goddess Parvati is worshipped along with Shivling.
In many places a clay idols of Goddess Gowri and Lord Ganesha is worshipped on this day. It is later immersed in a pond.
