Hartalika Teej 2023 Date, Time, Celebration & Importance
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Hartalika Teej Vrat is a Hindu fast performed by Hindu women in North India that are dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
The date for Hartalika Teej 2023 is August 19.
It is one of three Teej festivals celebrated primarily in North and Western India.
It is important to note that Hartalika Teej is the most important of the three Teej, with Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej following close behind.
Hartalika Teej is mostly observed in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and parts of Maharashtra.
Hartalika Teej is based on Goddess Parvathi’s rigorous austerities (tapas) in order to obtain Lord Shiva as her husband. Women who observe the Vrat are said to be blessed by Goddess Parvati.
Hartalika Teej Vrat’s fasting guidelines are quite strict, and some ladies even refrain from drinking water throughout the fasting period.
Origin of Hartalika Teej Vrat
According to Hindu mythology, Shiva ignored Parvati’s love for a long time because he was troubled by Sati’s death. For numerous years, Parvati undertook extreme austerities on the Himalayas to attract Shiva’s attention. According to some Puranas, Goddess Parvati fasted for 16 years and survived on grass and fruits. Shiva finally agreed to marry Parvati after acknowledging her dedication and love.
Women observe Hartalika Teej Vrat to remember Parvati’s tenacity in wooing her love. Goddess Parvati is said to be pleased with the women who observe the Vrat. The Hartalika Teej Vrat tale has various regional versions. However, the essence remains the same.
How Hartalika Teej Vrat 2023 is celebrate ?
- Both married and single ladies observe this Teez. Married ladies observe the Vrat in order to have a happy and tranquil marriage.
- Unmarried ladies who observe Hartalika Teej Vrat are said to attract nice husbands.
- Many married and unmarried women still practise ‘nirjala vrata’ today (severe fasting even without water). Following the fast, all houses hold a magnificent feast.
- Women wear green clothing and bangles to symbolise luck on this day.
- Goddess Parvati is offered with given fresh fruits and green veggies.
- On this day, rice patois, desserts, and other delights are cooked. Coconut-based delicacies are a speciality on this day.