Question 1

When is Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam observed?

Accepted Answer

Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam falls on Tritiya, the third tithi or lunar day, of Krishna Paksha, the waning half, in Ashvina. The observance is kept on the civil day when that tithi is current at sunrise. Its Gregorian date therefore changes each year.

Question 2

Is Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam performed at moonrise?

Accepted Answer

The day is selected by the tithi present at sunrise, while the worship associated with the name Chandrodaya is commonly performed after moonrise. In other words, sunrise governs the date and moonrise supplies a later ritual window; moonrise does not replace the sunrise rule.

Question 3

Who can keep Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam?

Accepted Answer

Women, especially married women, are most commonly associated with this Gauri vrata and its prayers for household welfare and the husband’s longevity. The available description does not establish an exclusive restriction, so families may include unmarried women or other devotees according to their custom.

Question 4

What do devotees eat during the Gauri vratam fast?

Accepted Answer

A universal fasting rule cannot be stated confidently for this observance. Some households keep a daytime fast or eat only permitted foods, then take food after the worship; others may follow a lighter restraint. The family or regional tradition should decide whether water, fruit, or a regular meal is allowed.

Question 5

What is offered on Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam?

Accepted Answer

Atlu, or simple pancakes, are associated with the Telugu form called Attla Taddi and may be offered with other household foods. Flowers, turmeric, kumkum, a lamp, fruit, and water are suitable elements of a simple Gauri puja, but the exact offering list is not uniform.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Sun, 20 Oct, 2024	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 9 Oct, 2025	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 28 Oct, 2026	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 18 Oct, 2027	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 6 Oct, 2028	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 25 Oct, 2029	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 14 Oct, 2030	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sun, 2 Nov, 2031	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Thu, 21 Oct, 2032	KrishnaKrishna Tritiya	Kartika (Ashvina amanta)	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Chandrodaya Gauri Vratam

Dates by year