Madhuka Tritiya Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Parvati (Gauri)
and Shiva. The Vrat is observed on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya day (third day
during the waxing phase of moon) in the month of Phalgun, Chaitra, Vaishakh,
Bhadrapada and Magha. The Vrat is observed for getting good wife or husband.
The image of Goddess Gauri sitting on a bull is worshipped
on the day.
White flowers, fragrance and Chandan are offered to Goddess
Gauri on the day.
The vrat is complete when the person performing Vrat offers
food to poor children or elderly people – food donation or Annadanam.
In some regions, Madhuka Tree is also offered worship on the
day.
Salt is completely forbidden on the fasting day.