Significance
Saawan is a month of divine festivals; it is month that purifies the heart and mind of devotees to the tune of truth.
Gauri Teej is one the greatest festival which is celebrated in this great month with true divine spirit. Third day from the new moon is celebrated as Gauri Teej; it is a day to attain blessings from the lotus feet of divine mother Gauri.
Presiding deity of third day {Teej} of the fortnight is mother Gauri and this day in lunar half is celebrated in the name of mother Gauri; bestower of wishes and great legend of compassion and care, those take refuge in, attain the wisdom of being human.
History
According to Gauri Tritiya scriptures, those who worship the goddess with proper rituals are blessed with a good fortune. Females who observe this fast are blessed with a blissful married life and children. According to the legends, it is said that goddess Gauri took birth on earth in the form of King Daksha’s Daughter. She was known as Sati. She performed hard penance to get Lord Shiva in the form of a husband. Lord Shiva was pleased by her penance and fulfilled her wish.
Goddess Sati is known by various names in hindu culture. It is believed that Goddess Sati got married to Lord Shiva on the tritiya of Shukla paksha. Thus, it is considered to be an auspicious day for devotees. Observing this fast fulfills all the desires of the devotee.
How to Celebrate
It observed on the tritiya of shukla paksha of Magh month every year. It is observed by the devotees to attain the blessings of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. Offering prayer in the lotus feet of divine mother makes one attain the truth very useful for both the worlds. Prayer on this divine day proves very fruitful for Aspirant on the path of true and meaningful relationship and marriage. Seeker of Happiness in the married life attains the motto just with simple prayer in the lotus feet of divine mother Gauri.