In Avahana, families welcome clay or ornamented idols of Goddess Gauri in their homes, marking the arrival of prosperity and well-being. On the day of the main puja, women pray to Gauri with flowers, ...

Festivals are best when celebrated at home, and content creator-turned-actor Prajakta Koli made sure she didn’t miss out on one of Maharashtra’s most cherished traditions, Gauri Pujan 2025. On ...

The festival begins with Avahana (welcoming Goddess Gauri) followed by the main puja rituals on the second day. Married women especially observe fasts, decorate idols with beautiful attire, flowers, ...