Gangaur is a vibrant fesitval celebrated in the states such as Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra. It is also celebrated in some parts of Gujarat and West Bengal as well.
It is one of the most important festival for the people of Rajasthan. It is celebration of spring, harvest , the unwavering commitment and faithfullness within marraige, leading to the state of happiness and fulfillment and child bearing.
Unmarried women worship the goddess with the hopes of being blessed by the good husband, while married women do for welfare health and long life of their husband.
It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), the spouse of Lord Shiv. Its particularly in the divine love between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
