Deepasthamba Gowri Vrata is a special spiritual observance and worship performed mainly by married women in parts of Maharashtra and South India.
It means "Worship of Goddess Gowri (Parvati) near the Lamp Pillar (Deepasthamba)".
Women light lamps on or around a special lamp pillar (or traditional lamp stands) and perform puja (rituals) to Goddess Gowri.
This vrat is done for:
A happy and peaceful married life
The well-being of the husband and family
Prosperity and good health
Blessings for children
This is a Marathi term:
"Taan" means "Vrata" or "vow"
"Vi Cha" refers to married life
"Amavasya" means New Moon day
So, this phrase refers to a vow or religious ritual done on Amavasya for the well-being of married life.
Women fast on this day and perform special puja to Goddess Gowri.
They light multiple lamps, chant prayers, and offer items like turmeric, kumkum, flowers, and fruits.
The puja may also involve drawing rangoli designs, making symbolic offerings, and telling traditional stories.
It is usually observed during the Amavasya (New Moon) in the Tamil month of Aavani (August–September).
| Category | Poojas |
| month | Aashada |
| paksha | Krishna |
| tithi | Amavasya |
| Nakshatra | |
| yogha |
