Delhi Choghadiya — Thursday, 25 September 2025

Shukla Tritiya is dedicated to Gauri, an aspect of Parvati, symbolizing marital harmony, prosperity, and auspiciousness. This tithi is highly favorable for marriage ceremonies, engagements, and seeking blessings for family well-being. It promotes stability and happiness in relationships. A significant traditional observance is the Gangaur festival, particularly in Rajasthan, where married women worship Gauri for their husbands' long lives and unmarried women pray for suitable spouses.

Shukla Tritiya, dedicated to Goddess Gauri, is observed for marital bliss, progeny, and well-being. Women often perform Gauri Vrat, applying kumkum and offering red flowers to the deity. It is auspicious to begin ceremonies like engagements or to purchase jewelry. Avoid harsh words, conflicts, or starting long journeys. Refrain from consuming onion, garlic, or non-vegetarian food. The traditional mantra is 'Om Gaurya Namaha' or 'Om Hreem Kleem Shreem Gauri Devyai Namaha'. For Dana, offering 'suhaag samagri' (sindhoor, bangles, bindi) to married women or red clothes to Brahmins is considered highly meritorious, ensuring harmony and prosperity.

Thursday is ruled by Brihaspati (Jupiter), representing wisdom, knowledge, and prosperity. Its character is benevolent, expansive, and spiritual, influencing education and good fortune. This day is considered highly auspicious for spiritual practices, educational pursuits, marriage ceremonies, and seeking blessings from gurus or elders. It is generally favorable for starting long-term projects and financial investments. Many devotees observe a fast, worship Lord Vishnu or Sai Baba, and perform bhajans, seeking wisdom, wealth, and marital happiness. Offering yellow items is also a common practice.