Kedar Gowri Vrutham is a traditional Hindu ritual primarily observed by women to seek the blessings of Goddess Gowri (an aspect of Goddess Parvati) for marital happiness, fertility, and overall well-being. The puja is typically performed on the Gowri Habba, which falls a day before Ganesh Chaturthi, especially in regions like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
During this ritual, women offer prayers and perform fasting to honor Goddess Gowri, who symbolizes purity, prosperity, and motherhood. The worship involves the preparation of offerings such as fruits, coconut, jaggery, and sweets, and the lighting of lamps. The goddess is also symbolically bathed with turmeric and adorned with sacred clothes.
Women perform the Kedar Gowri Vrutham to ensure a prosperous life, marital bliss, and the blessing of children. It is also believed to purify the mind and soul, bringing peace, health, and prosperity to the family. The ritual strengthens the bond between the devotees and Goddess Gowri, seeking her divine protection.
