Gauri and Shankar are other names for Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Marriages don’t work as per our rules and happen when destined. However, to eradicate the delays in marriage, Gauri Shankar puja is highly beneficial. It is proven that the people who go for the Gauri Shankar puja have enjoyed its benefits.

Why Perform Gauri Shankar Puja?

Shiva and Parvati are considered as the ideal couple and Sita has also done this puja to win Sri Rama’s heart. This puja is also known to remove obstacles from the love life and bring harmony and peace in the family. It also provides happiness and removes ill-effects.

Items Required to Accomplish the Puja

Idols of Lord Shiva, Ganesha and Parvati, kalash, roli, sandalwood paste, mango leaves, haldi, ganga water, spoon, copper tumbler, camphor, incense sticks, beetle leaves and nuts, lamps, oil and wicks, cashew and gry grapes, sweets, coconut, fruits, flower, yellow thread and garland.

Setting up the Puja

The puja is set up by decorating the idols and kalash that is filled with holy water. Placing grapes inside the kalash, putting mango leaves on it and topping it with coconut completes the ritual. Decoration is done with haldi, roli, flowers and sandalwood paste. Tying a yellow thread around the kalash and lighting the diya marks the initiation of the puja.

Procedure of the Puja

• Lord Ganesha is worshipped for the successful accomplishment of the puja.

• Chanting the Gauri Shankar mantra “Hey gauri shankra ardhangini yatha tawam shanker priya Tatha ma kuru kalyani kanta kantam sudur labham” for 108 times.

• Offering fruits and sweets to the deity for the early marriage.

• Aarti song marks the completion of the puja.

• Once the puja gets over, the boy or girl is given the yellow thread to tie around the wrist.

• Donations to the poor people and puja in the evening are very beneficial.

• After the puja, the concerned boy or girl needs to chant the Gauri Shankar mantra for 21 times for 21 consecutive days.