📅 Festival Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | Hartalika Teej |
| Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Tritiya |
| Deities | Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva |
| Vrat Type | Nirjala (waterless fast) |
| Observed By | Women (married & unmarried) |
| Region | North & Central India, Nepal |
🕉️ What is Hartalika Teej?
Hartalika Teej is a highly sacred vrat observed primarily by women to seek:
- Marital bliss
- Husband’s long life
- Desired life partner (for unmarried girls)
The word Hartalika comes from:
- Harat = abduction
- Alika = female companion
It refers to Goddess Parvati being taken away by her friends to perform intense penance for Lord Shiva.
📖 Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha (Sacred Story)
According to Puranic legend:
- Goddess Parvati wished to marry Lord Shiva
- Her father planned her marriage with Lord Vishnu
- Parvati’s friends took her into the forest (hartalika)
- She performed severe tapasya, surviving on air and leaves
- Lord Shiva was pleased and accepted her as his consort
This day celebrates determination, devotion, and feminine spiritual power.
🪔 Hartalika Teej Puja Vidhi
🔔 Morning Rituals
- Early bath and cleanliness
- Wear green, red, or yellow clothes
- Decorate the puja area
🌼 Worship Steps
- Install idols/images of Shiva–Parvati
- Offer flowers, fruits, sweets
- Apply sindoor and mehndi
- Chant Shiva–Parvati mantras
- Listen or read Hartalika Teej katha
🚫 Nirjala Vrat Rules
Hartalika Teej vrat is nirjala, meaning:
- No food
- No water
- Observed from sunrise to next morning
Rules include:
- Avoid sleeping during the day
- Maintain purity in thought and speech
- Break fast only after next day’s puja
This vrat symbolizes complete surrender and discipline.
🌱 Symbolic & Spiritual Meaning
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Nirjala vrat | Total devotion |
| Green bangles | Prosperity |
| Mehndi | Saubhagya |
| Sindoor | Marital bliss |
| Parvati tapasya | Inner strength |
🧘 Spiritual & Social Significance
Hartalika Teej promotes:
- Respect for marital commitment
- Feminine resilience
- Spiritual equality through devotion
- Cultural bonding among women
It is also a day of:
- Singing folk songs
- Sharing stories
- Community celebration
🌸 Benefits of Observing Hartalika Teej
- Strong marital harmony
- Blessings of Shiva–Parvati
- Fulfillment of marriage wishes
- Inner strength and patience
- Spiritual purification
🧠 Hartalika Teej vs Other Teej Vrats
| Teej | Month | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Hariyali Teej | Shravan | Prosperity |
| Kajari Teej | Bhadrapada | Fertility |
| Hartalika Teej | Bhadrapada | Marital devotion |
❓ Short FAQ – Hartalika Teej
Q1. When is Hartalika Teej in 2026?
It will be observed on 14 September 2026 (Monday).
Q2. Is Hartalika Teej nirjala?
Yes, it is a strict waterless fast.
Q3. Can unmarried girls observe it?
Yes, for a desired life partner.
Q4. Can pregnant women keep this vrat?
Only after medical and family guidance.
Q5. Which deity is worshipped?
Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva.
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