Hartalika Teej
Get Blessing of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Hartalika Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated by married and unmarried women in India, especially in the northern states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The festival falls on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada (usually in August or September) according to the Hindu calendar.
When to Perform Haratalika Teej?
Hartalika Teej is observed as a 24-hour fast. The fast begins at dawn on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya Tithi and lasts until dawn on Chaturthi the following day
Duration
Hartalika Teej is observed as a 24-hour fast.
Required Pooja Samagri
- Pictures of Lord Shiva
- Goddess Parvati picture
- Clay or Sand
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Sweets
- Akshata
- Agarbatti
- Deepam
- Moli or Kalava
- Fruits
- Puja Thali
Notes
Other requirements include Ganga Jal, Havan Samagri, Shankha, Red Thread, Durba Grass, Bowls, Plates.
Benefits of Puja
Women observe Hartalika Teej to seek the blessings for a happy marital life.
Women may pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
Unmarried girls observe Hartalika Teej with the hope of finding an ideal life partner.
Hartalika Teej is associated with feminine energy.
Hartalika Teej are believed to cleanse the mind, body, and soul.
Puja and fasting contribute to their spiritual growth.