Mangala Gowri is a Hindu goddess who is worshipped mainly in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. She is considered to be an incarnation of the goddess Parvati and is worshipped as the wife of Lord Shiva. The goddess is also known as Mangala Gauri and Mangalagauri. Mangala Gowri is revered as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and well-being, and her worship is believed to bring good luck and blessings to the household. She is worshipped by women, especially on the day of Mangal Gowri Vrata, which falls in the month of Shravana (July-August) in the Hindu calendar. On this day, women observe fasts and perform special puja rituals to the goddess, seeking her blessings for a happy married life and a prosperous household.

The goddess is depicted as a beautiful woman with a golden complexion and holding a lotus flower and a trident in her hands. Her worship is considered to be an important part of the Hindu tradition, and she continues to be widely revered and worshipped in southern India, especially in the state of Karnataka.