Every year, an overwhelming number of women across India observe Hartalika Teej- a vibrant Hindu festival. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, symbolizing devotion, strength, and love in married life. This year, Hartalika Teej is going to be special. It will be celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. So, let’s know more about this famous festival, date, auspicious timing, puja rituals, and the special coincidences associated with Hartalika Teej 2025 in detail.
When is Hartalika Teej in 2025?
In 2025, Hartalika Teej will take place on 26 Aug 2025. As per the Hindu Panchang, here are the important timings (Puja Muhurat):
The beginning of Tritiya Tithi - August 25, at 12:35 PM
Tritiya Tithi End Time- August 26 at 1:55 PM
Hartalika Teej Puja Muhurat- 26 August, 2025, From 05:56 AM to 08:31 AM, Duration 2 hours 35 minutes
Hartalika Teej Puja Muhurat- 26 August, 2025, From 05:56 AM to 08:31 AM, Duration 2 hours 35 minutes
Hartalika Teej Story
As stated earlier, Hartalika Teej denotes the never-ending love and affection of Goddess Parvati for Lord Shiva. The word "Hartalika” comes from two different Sanskrit words- Harat (abduction) and Aalika (female friend). As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati (born as Shailputri) was the daughter of King Himavan, ruler of the Himalayas. She was deeply devoted to Lord Shiva and wanted to marry him. Nevertheless, her father, influenced by sage Narada, decided to organize her marriage to Lord Vishnu.
This was against Parvati’s wishes. As she was determined to marry lord Shiva, Parvati confided herself in the house of a close friend, who took her to a dense forest to protect her from an unwanted marriage. In the forest, Parvati created a Shivalinga from her hair and leaves, worshiped it, and performed extreme penance. In this process, she observed fast without food and water for years and faced hardships.
It pleased lord Shiva. So, he appeared before Parvati and accepted her as his life mate. People celebrate this divine union as Hartalika Teej. This festival encourages women to follow Parvati’s determination & pray for the long life of their husbands. On the other hand, unmarried women observe a fast to be blessed with a perfect husband like Lord Shiva.
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This was against Parvati’s wishes. As she was determined to marry lord Shiva, Parvati confided herself in the house of a close friend, who took her to a dense forest to protect her from an unwanted marriage. In the forest, Parvati created a Shivalinga from her hair and leaves, worshiped it, and performed extreme penance. In this process, she observed fast without food and water for years and faced hardships.
It pleased lord Shiva. So, he appeared before Parvati and accepted her as his life mate. People celebrate this divine union as Hartalika Teej. This festival encourages women to follow Parvati’s determination & pray for the long life of their husbands. On the other hand, unmarried women observe a fast to be blessed with a perfect husband like Lord Shiva.
Feel free to get the lord Vishnu statue from Cottage9. Place it in your home or temple, ideal for destroying inner and outer negativity, worship, and rituals. It is also a thoughtful gift for spiritual seekers & yogis.
It is easy to dedicate this idol as a gift to anyone with our help. Just place your order with the recipient's details. We will take care of everything. Explore our other statues of lord Vishnu too, suitable for religious practices.
The Importance of Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is truly special for married women. It displays their pious intention to preserve and foster a happy married life. For common devotees, Hartalika Teej demonstrates the power of faith and austerity.
It lets them remember that true devotion can bring about divine blessings one day. Moreover, both Shiva and Parvati collectively represent the balance of energy- Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy)- an important concept in spirituality. So, celebrating this festival allows you to emphasize sacrifice, divine connection, strength, and love.
It lets them remember that true devotion can bring about divine blessings one day. Moreover, both Shiva and Parvati collectively represent the balance of energy- Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy)- an important concept in spirituality. So, celebrating this festival allows you to emphasize sacrifice, divine connection, strength, and love.
Rituals & Traditions of Hartalika Teej
Fasting without Food or Water
On Hartalika Teej, females observe a strict fast and stay away from food and water for 24 hours.
Morning Preparations
Women start their day early. They take a holy bath using sesame and Indian gooseberry powder to purify themself. They dress in traditional attire and decorate themselves with sixteen adornments (Solah Shringar). It includes jewelry, bindi, bangles, and henna.
Women start their day early. They take a holy bath using sesame and Indian gooseberry powder to purify themself. They dress in traditional attire and decorate themselves with sixteen adornments (Solah Shringar). It includes jewelry, bindi, bangles, and henna.
Preparation For Worship
Women prepare a temporary pavilion (mandap) with banana leaves and flowers and place clay or sand idols of Shiva and goddess Parvati. They also craft a Shivalinga and decorate it with thornapple, bilwa leaves, and flowers.
Women prepare a temporary pavilion (mandap) with banana leaves and flowers and place clay or sand idols of Shiva and goddess Parvati. They also craft a Shivalinga and decorate it with thornapple, bilwa leaves, and flowers.
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Shodashopachara Worship
Women perform Shodashopachara worship, offering 16 items (such as halwa, rice kheer, poori, ghee lamps, incense, flowers) to deities. Moreover, they narrate Hartalika Teej vrat katha, chant mantras, and perform aarti to honor them.
Night Vigil
The devotees remain awake throughout the night, sing devotional songs, organize dance sessions, and meditate during the four phases of the night. It is believed that by doing so, they enhance the effectiveness of the fast.
Breaking the Fast (Parana)
After completing all rituals, they break the fast the next morning. They seek blessings from their lifemates and elders, exchange Hartalika Teej wishes with all loved ones, and distribute pious food among devotees. In some areas of India, females distribute painted coconuts among devotees and taste traditional sweets. This adds a festive touch to the celebration.
Benefits of Celebrating Hartalika Teej
Devotion & Spiritual Cleansing
While celebrating, women observe a fast without food and water to honor the goddess Parvati. Moreover, fasting and prayer allows them to purify themselves internally, maintain discipline, faith and connect themselves to the divine feminine energy.
While celebrating, women observe a fast without food and water to honor the goddess Parvati. Moreover, fasting and prayer allows them to purify themselves internally, maintain discipline, faith and connect themselves to the divine feminine energy.
Strengthening of Marital Relationships
While celebrating this festival, married women wish for the well-being of their husbands. Unmarried women also fast without food and water to find a loving lifemate . So, this tradition promotes love, respect, and mutual care in relationships and strengthens marital bonds between married women and men.
While celebrating this festival, married women wish for the well-being of their husbands. Unmarried women also fast without food and water to find a loving lifemate . So, this tradition promotes love, respect, and mutual care in relationships and strengthens marital bonds between married women and men.
Cultural Unity
Nowadays, women celebrate Hartalika Teej in groups, sing religious songs, wear traditional clothes, and tell Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha to all. All these activities help build emotional bonding and preserve cultural heritage.
Nowadays, women celebrate Hartalika Teej in groups, sing religious songs, wear traditional clothes, and tell Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha to all. All these activities help build emotional bonding and preserve cultural heritage.
Connection With Nature
Always keep in mind that Hartalika Teej often takes place during the monsoon season. Different rituals (like wearing green bangles or praying under trees) symbolize nature-worship. It motivates us to respect our old culture, live according to nature and stay connected with our roots even today.
Always keep in mind that Hartalika Teej often takes place during the monsoon season. Different rituals (like wearing green bangles or praying under trees) symbolize nature-worship. It motivates us to respect our old culture, live according to nature and stay connected with our roots even today.
Mental Strength
Observing fast without food and water during the summer months tests women's determination and devotion to a great extent. They are encouraged to give up their desire for worldly pleasures and pay attention to positivity & prayer. It improves their mental and emotional well-being, benefiting them even after the festival.
Observing fast without food and water during the summer months tests women's determination and devotion to a great extent. They are encouraged to give up their desire for worldly pleasures and pay attention to positivity & prayer. It improves their mental and emotional well-being, benefiting them even after the festival.
Conclusion
Happy Hartalika Teej 2025 is drawing closer to all of us. It is the day when married women commemorate one of the most inspirational stories in Hindu mythology, when Goddess Parvati changed her destiny through devotion and set an example for others to follow. While observing this festival, they worship Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva with great enthusiasm and pray for the well-being of their life-mate. They also adopt the lessons of love, patience, and strength. Unmarried women must also observe it to get a good life partner. Happy Hartalika Teej 2025 to all.
