Goddess Worship — Vedic Puja Vidhi
Parvati Puja
Parvati Puja venerates Goddess Parvati — the daughter of Himavan (the Himalayas), the devoted consort of Lord Shiva, and the divine mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. She represents the complete embodiment of Shakti in her benevolent, loving, and nurturing aspect as Sati reborn. Parvati is worshipped for marital bliss, conjugal harmony, and the blessings of motherhood. The Solah Somvar Vrat (sixteen-Monday fast) and Gauri Puja during Ganesh Chaturthi are her most popular observances, as is the Hartalika Teej fast observed by women for their husband's long life.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Benefits
Bestows a loving and virtuous spouse for unmarried women, strengthens marital bonds, removes hurdles to marriage, grants motherhood to those seeking children, brings peace and harmony in the home, destroys ego and pride, and provides the strength to overcome life's adversities with grace.
Step-by-Step Procedure
Bathe and wear clean clothes. Set up idol or image of Goddess Parvati (or Gauri form). Offer sixteen items of worship — Shodashopachara. Place flowers, especially white and pink (lotus, jasmine, parijata). Apply kumkum and turmeric tilak. Recite Parvati Stuti, Gauri Stotra, or Lalita Sahasranama. Women should apply bangles and offer sindoor. Perform aarti with devotion. Observe fast on Mondays or Teej for sixteen weeks for full benefit.
Best Time (Muhurat)
Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya), every Monday, Gauri Puja (Ganesh Chaturthi), and Navratri.
Materials Required (Samagri)
- ·Parvati or Gauri idol
- ·White and pink flowers (lotus, jasmine)
- ·Kumkum (vermilion)
- ·Turmeric
- ·Green bangles
- ·Sindoor
- ·Coconut
- ·Incense sticks
- ·Ghee lamp
- ·Fruits
- ·Sweets (kheer or coconut barfi)
- ·Betel leaves
FAQ
Q.What is Parvati Puja?
Parvati Puja venerates Goddess Parvati — the daughter of Himavan (the Himalayas), the devoted consort of Lord Shiva, and the divine mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. She represents the complete embodiment of Shakti in her benevolent, loving, and nurtu...
Q.What are the benefits of Parvati Puja?
Bestows a loving and virtuous spouse for unmarried women, strengthens marital bonds, removes hurdles to marriage, grants motherhood to those seeking children, brings peace and harmony in the home, destroys ego and pride, and provides the strength to overcome life's adversities with grace.
Q.What is the best time to perform Parvati Puja?
Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya), every Monday, Gauri Puja (Ganesh Chaturthi), and Navratri.
Q.What materials are needed for Parvati Puja?
Parvati or Gauri idol, White and pink flowers (lotus, jasmine), Kumkum (vermilion), Turmeric, Green bangles, Sindoor, Coconut, Incense sticks, Ghee lamp, Fruits, Sweets (kheer or coconut barfi), Betel leaves.