Hartalika Teej — महत्त्वम्
Hartalika Teej is observed by women for the longevity of their husbands and a happy married life. It falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya. Women observe a nirjala fast and worship Parvati and Shiva.
Hartalika Teej — महत्त्वम्
According to the Shiva Purana, Parvati observed a strict fast and prayed to win Shiva as her husband. Her friend (sakhi) took her to a forest so her father could not marry her to Vishnu. The word Hartalika is derived from "harit" (abduction) and "aalika" (friend). Shiva was pleased and accepted Parvati.
Hartalika Teej — पूजाविधिः
- Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) from sunrise to next sunrise.
- Bathe and wear green clothes; apply mehndi.
- Create a clay or sand idol of Parvati and Shiva; offer flowers, fruits, and bel leaves.
- Listen to the Hartalika Teej katha; keep vigil at night.
- Break the fast the next morning after puja.
Hartalika Teej — मन्त्राः
ॐ उमा महेश्वराय नमः
oṃ umā maheśvarāya namaḥ
Salutations to Uma and Maheshvara
Hartalika Teej — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●After break: sattvic meal
- ●Sweets
- ●Fruits
Hartalika Teej — अन्यनामानि
North India (Bihar, UP, Rajasthan)(हरतालिका तीज)
Nirjala fast, Parvati-Shiva puja
Nepal(हरितालिका तीज)
Women's festival
Hartalika Teej — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
- ✓Worship Parvati and Shiva
- ✓Wear green
- ✓Listen to katha
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not consume food or water
- ✗Avoid breaking fast before next sunrise
- ✗Do not disrespect the deity
Hartalika Teej — FAQ
- Hartalika Teej किम् अस्ति?
- Hartalika Teej is observed by women for the longevity of their husbands and a happy married life.
- Hartalika Teej पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe nirjala fast (no food or water) from sunrise to next sunrise.; Bathe and wear green clothes; apply mehndi.; Create a clay or sand idol of Parvati and Shiva; offer flowers, fruits, and bel leaves.; Listen to the Hartalika Teej katha; keep vigil at night.
- Hartalika Teej दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- After break: sattvic meal, Sweets, Fruits
- Hartalika Teej दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Observe fast with devotion; Worship Parvati and Shiva; Wear green
- Hartalika Teej दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not consume food or water; Avoid breaking fast before next sunrise; Do not disrespect the deity
- Hartalika Teej दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Hartalika Teej Parvati देवाय समर्पितम्।