There are numerous Goddess Parvati Festivals celebrated by Hindus on various occasions. Goddess Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and is one of the many forms of Goddess Shakti worship in Hinduism. Below are some of the main festivals associated with Goddess Parvati Devi.
Gauri Festival
In Maharastra and Karnataka, Goddess Parvati is worshiped as the goddess of harvest and protector of women. This festival is called Gauri festival and is celebrated on the seventh, eighth and ninth of Bhadrapada Shukla paksha.
Gangaur Festival
In Rajasthan, the worship of Goddess Parvati is celebrated as Gangaur festival. The festival starts on the first day of the Chaitra, the day after Holi and continues for 18 days. Images are made in clay for the festival. More info about Gangaur Here.
Navratri Festival
A very popular festival of Goddess Parvati is the Navratri Festival in which all her forms are worshiped for nine days. Her warrior appearance is of Goddess Durga and other nine forms are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kashmunda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidaatri.
Gauri Tritiya
Gauri Tritiya is another Goddess Parvati festival celebrated from Chaitra shukla third to Vaishaka shukla third. This festival is popular in Maharashtra and Karnataka where it is believed that Parvati spends this month at her parent’s home. The married women of the household erect a series of platforms in a pyramidal shape with the images of gods and goddesses, collection of ornaments, and pictures shells. Neighbors are invited and presented with turmeric, fruits, flowers and some eatables as prasadam. Special prayers are held at night along with singing and dancing. 2014 Gauri Tritiya Festival is on 2nd April.
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