Third Day of Navratri: Celebrating Gangaur with Auspicious Timings and Complete Panchang

New Delhi, March 20: The third day of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of divine power, falls on Saturday. Notably, this day also marks the celebration of Gangaur, a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Shiva and Parvati grants unmarried girls their desired husbands and brings prosperity to married women.

According to the Drik Panchang, Saturday is the third day of the Chaitra month in the Shukla Paksha, celebrated as Gangaur. This festival is particularly popular in the Braj region. The term ‘Gangaur’ signifies ‘Gana’ (Lord Shiva) and ‘Gaur’ (Goddess Parvati). In many places, Shiva is worshipped as ‘Isar Ji’ and Parvati as ‘Gauri Mata’ or ‘Gavarja Ji’. This fast and worship hold special significance. Unmarried girls observe the fast with devotion, wishing for their desired husbands, while married women pray for the longevity, health, and prosperity of their husbands. Women perform the rituals of Gangaur worship meticulously.

On the third day of Navratri, sunrise will occur at 6:24 AM and sunset at 6:33 PM. Shukla Tritiya will last until 11:56 PM. The Ashwini Nakshatra will be present throughout the day and until 12:37 AM on March 22. The auspicious Yoga Indra will last until 7:01 PM, and Karan Taitil will be until 1:14 PM.

Looking ahead to the auspicious timings for March 21, Brahma Muhurat will be from 4:49 AM to 5:37 AM, Abhijit Muhurat from 12:04 PM to 12:53 PM, Vijay Muhurat from 2:30 PM to 3:18 PM, and Godhuli Muhurat from 6:32 PM to 6:55 PM. Additionally, Amrit Kaal will be from 5:58 PM to 7:27 PM.

Considering inauspicious timings is also crucial. On this day, Rahukal will be from 9:26 AM to 10:57 AM, Yamagand from 2:00 PM to 3:31 PM, and Gulika Kaal from 6:24 AM to 7:55 AM. It is advised to refrain from starting any new or auspicious work during these periods.