About Kokila Vrat
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Kokila Vrat is observed on Purnima during the lunar month of Ashadha. It is believed that Kokila Vrat should be observed in those years when there is an intercalary Ashadha month. In other words, Kokila Vrat should be observed only when Ashadha Masa is leaped. According to this belief, whenever Ashadha is leaped, Kokila Vrat should be observed during normal Masa and not during Adhik Masa. This belief is supported especially in North Indian states. However, in some regions, especially in Southern and Western parts of , Kokila Vrat is performed annually on Ashadha Purnima. Kokila Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. The name Kokila refers to Indian bird cuckoo and is associated with Goddess Sati. According to legends associated with Kokila Vrat, Goddess Sati immolated herself when Her father insulted Lord Shiva. After that, Goddess Sati spent 1000 celestial years as a cuckoo before she got back her shape and merged with Lord Shiva. Kokila Vrat is mainly observed by women. In some regions, the Vrat is observed for a month from Ashadha Purnima to Shravan Purnima. During Kokila fasting, women wake up early and take bath in nearby river or water body. After bath women make an idol of cuckoo with clay and worship it.
Deities & divine forms
It is believed that women who observe Kokila Vrat will be Akhand Saubhagyavati. In other words, those who keep Kokila fasting will never go through widowhood phase in her life and would always die before her husband. It is also believed that worshiping an idol of cuckoo made of clay during Kokila Vrat will help in getting loving and caring husband. Kokila Vrat Katha related to Sage Vashistha and Devi Kirtimala is described. In this Katha, Sage Vashistha explains the detailed procedure of observing the Kokila Vrat to Devi Kirtimala, the consort of Shatrughna Ji. This story is recited during the Kokila Vrat. According to Hindu calendar, Shuka Paksha Tritiya of Chaitra month is celebrated as Gangaur. The consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri is worshipped during Gangaur festival. Both married and unmarried women worship Goddess Gauri on this day.
How to celebrate Kokila Vrat 2026
Kokila Vrat KathaKokila Vrat Katha related to Sage Vashistha and Devi Kirtimala is described. In this Katha, Sage Vashistha explains the detailed procedure of observing the Kokila Vrat to Devi Kirtimala, the consort of Shatrughna Ji. This story is recited during the Kokila Vrat. GangaurAccording to Hindu calendar, Shuka Paksha Tritiya of Chaitra month is celebrated as Gangaur. The consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri is worshipped during Gangaur festival. Both married and unmarried women worship Goddess Gauri on this day. Gowri HabbaGauri Habba festival is mainly celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu etc. This festival is dedicated to the Gauri incarnation of Goddess Parvati. On this auspicious occasion, Hindu women observe Swarna Gauri Vrat for a happy married life. Hartalika TeejHartalika Teej is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. Haritalika Teej falls one month after Hariyali Teej and most of the celebrated one day before Ganesha Chaturthi. On this day, Goddess Parvati is worshipped for a happy married life and to get children. Hartalika LegendThe story of Hartalika Teej is based on Lord Shiva and Goddess Shailputri. The story describes the penance done by Goddess Shailputri to get Lord Shiva as Her husband and the incident of Her abduction by Her female friend. Hartalika Puja VidhiOn the occasion of Hartalika Teej, makeshift statues of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are made with the sand and Shodashopachar Puja is performed. Puja Vidhi is given on this page. Hartalika Teej Vrat is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Parvati Mata AartiJai Parvati Mata Jai Parvati Mata। Brahma Sanatana Devi Shubha Phala Ki Data॥ Jai Parvati Mata...॥ This is the most popular Aarti dedicated to Goddess Parvati. This Aarti is sung during the daily worship of Goddess Parvati and on special occasions related to Her. Goddess ParvatiA detailed description about Goddess Parvati is given here. Goddess Parvati is one of the most popular Goddesses of Hinduism. Goddess Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and devotees also call Her by the names Devi Gauri, Devi Uma, Devi Maheshwari etc.
Kokila Vrat 2026 — FAQs
Kokila Vrat is observed on 2026-07-28.
Kokila Vrat is observed on Purnima during the lunar month of Ashadha. It is believed that Kokila Vrat should be observed in those years when there is an intercalary Ashadha month. In other words, Kokila Vrat should be observed only when Ashadha Masa is leaped. According to this belief, whenever Ashadha is leaped, Kokila Vrat should be observed during normal Masa and not during Adhik Masa. This belief is supported especially in North Indian states. However, in some regions, especially in Southern and Western parts of India, Kokila Vrat is performed annually on Ashadha Purnima.