One of the main Hindu holidays, Hartalika Teej, is observed with tremendous grandeur, particularly in North India. Married ladies mostly notice this fast for the long life and happiness of their spouses; unmarried girls observe this fast in order to find the suitable partner. Hartalika Teej’s fast is a sign of devotion to Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva. September 5 will be the celebration of Hartalika Teej this year, 2024.
Auspicious time
The Hindu calendar marks the celebration of Hartalika Teej on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, which will begin this year on Thursday, September 5 at 12:21 pm and conclude on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:01 pm. The Udaya date indicates that Hartalika Teej will fast on September 6. From 6:01 am to 8:32 am, the lucky time for worship on this day will allow you to spend two hours, thirty-one minutes praying to Lord Shiva and Mother Gauri.
Hartalika Teej: Importance
Considered exceedingly holy and significant is Hartalika Teej. Mother Parvati performed a thorough penance on this day to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Happy with Parvati ji’s penance, Shiva approved her as his better half. Women who observe this fast experience in their married lives have happiness, peace, and prosperity. Furthermore hoped for are long life and good health for the spouse, together with the blessing of Shiva-Parvati.
Hartalika Teej Vidhi
Women get up before dawn, have a bath, and dress in pure attire on Hartalika Teej day. Made from clay, Shivling, Parvati ji, and Ganesh ji are worshipped idols. Then they are presented with water, fruits, flowers, milk, bel leaves, dhatura, and other worship tools. The fasting women sing the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” throughout worship. On this day, there is observed a fast without food whereby even water is not drunk. Jagran finishes at night; the fast breaks the next day. Women fasting should present Mother Parvati with sixteen cosmetic products. This makes Mother Parvati happy and blesses the devotee with unbroken good fortune.
Listening to the quick narrative
Moreover, listening to the quick narrative on the day of Hartalika Teej has particular importance. According to the narrative, Mother Parvati underwent a lot of penance to find Lord Shiva as her spouse; finally, Shiva welcomed her as his wife. The fasting woman gains virtue by listening to this narrative and implementing it in daily life.
How should Hartalika Teej receive the blessings of Shiva-Parvati?
On this day, the fasting woman should follow fast and worship with complete dedication and respect if she wants to receive the blessings of Shiva-Parvati on Hartalika Teej. As you pray Shiva, focus your mind and say the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya.” During the fast, one should apply good behavior and restraint.
Thus, you can get pleasure and success in your life and in married life by seeing the fast of Hartalika Teej. You find relief from all sorts of problems in life by the grace of Shiva-Parvati; happiness and calm linger in the house.
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