Question 1

When is Tintrini Gauri Vratam observed?

Accepted Answer

Tintrini Gauri Vratam falls on Dvitiya, the second tithi or lunar day, of Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight, in the lunar month of Margashirsha. The tithi running at sunrise governs the observance day, so the Gregorian date changes each year.

Question 2

What should be eaten during Tintrini Gauri Vratam?

Accepted Answer

The available tradition record does not establish whether Tintrini Gauri Vratam requires a complete fast, a fruit-and-milk fast, or another form of restraint. Confirm the vrata instructions with the family, temple, or textual source that preserves this observance rather than assuming a standard Ekadashi-style fast.

Question 3

When does the Tintrini Gauri Vratam fast end?

Accepted Answer

A definite fast-breaking time has not been established for this observance. Since the day is selected by the tithi at sunrise, the fast should not be ended at a guessed time; a reliable local or family source should specify whether it ends after worship, at sunset, or at another ritual moment.

Question 4

Which deity is worshipped on Tintrini Gauri Vratam?

Accepted Answer

The name invokes Gauri, but the particular form of Gauri and the prescribed puja sequence are not securely documented here. A cautious observance may begin with a spoken sankalpa, or statement of intent, followed by respectful worship, but the exact offerings and mantras require confirmation.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 30 Nov, 2027	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 18 Nov, 2028	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 7 Dec, 2029	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 27 Nov, 2030	ShuklaShukla Tritiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 16 Dec, 2031	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 4 Dec, 2032	ShuklaShukla Dvitiya	Margashirsha	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Tintrini Gauri Vratam

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