Mangala Gaur: Time for worship, fun and games

A newly wed woman performs the Mangala Gauri puja at Borivli on Sunday. The vrat is observed on every Tuesday of the Hindu month of Shravan and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Newly wed women fast through the day and perform an arti in the evening with other women from the family and neighbourhood. Traditionally, after the puja, women perform mangalagauriche khel -- which involves singing, dancing, physical activities and games such as jhimma and fugadi. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Sep 02, 2016 11:36 PM IST

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A newly wed woman performs the Mangala Gauri puja at Borivli on Sunday. The vrat is observed on every Tuesday of the Hindu month of Shravan and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Newly wed women fast through the day and perform an arti in the evening with other women from the family and neighbourhood. Traditionally, after the puja, women perform mangalagauriche khel -- which involves singing, dancing, physical activities and games such as jhimma and fugadi. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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A woman from the Godva Sanskruticha group gets ready before she performs during the Mangala Gaur function at Andheri on Saturday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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A woman wears an anklet before her performance. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Mangala Gauri Vrat is also known as Sri Mangala Gowri Vratham in Andhra Pradesh. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Several Mangala Gaur events are planned across the city throughout Shravan. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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The group shows one of their moves. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Women perform in traditional Marathi attire. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Mangla Gauri is one of the nine Durgas. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Women from Godva Sanskruticha group perform fugdi. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Women perform the pinga. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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A game played using the rolling pin. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Women take part in one of the games. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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The games were traditionally aimed at giving a boost to women’s fitness. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Women watch a performer. (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)