Hartalika Teej 2025, also known as Teeja, is a highly revered Hindu festival celebrated with immense devotion, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra. In 2025, Hartalika Teej will be observed on Tuesday, August 26. Falling on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month, this sacred occasion coincides with the auspicious Hasta Nakshatra and is marked by one of the most rigorous fasting rituals in Hindu tradition.
Unlike Karva Chauth, where the fast is broken upon moonrise, Hartalika Teej Vrat 2025 is a nirjala vrat (waterless fast) that continues uninterrupted until the next day’s Gauri-Shankar puja. The festival is celebrated to seek marital bliss, devotion, and a suitable life partner through the blessings of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Hartalika Teej 2025 Date and Muhurat
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Tritiya, Bhadrapada month
- Nakshatra: Hasta Nakshatra
- Puja Muhurat: (Early Morning): 05:56 AM – 08:31 AM IST and (Evening Timing): 06:46 PM – 01:55 AM (next day) IST
Hartalika Teej Information:
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Name
| Hartalika Teej
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| Date | It is celebrated on the third day of the first fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in Tuesday 26 August 2025
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Purpose
| To commemorate the union of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva
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| Rituals | Fasting, praying, singing devotional songs, visiting temples and performing the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha (the story of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva)
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Significance
| It is believed that observing Hartalika Teej Vrat with dedication grants marital bliss, harmony and long life for husbands. It’s also seen as a day for women to pray for the well - being of their families.
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Traditional Attire
| Women typically wear new traditional Attire, often in green and red cloth, adorn themselves with jewelry.
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Traditional Food
| Sweets and savory dishes prepared at home, particularly those favored by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, like coconut sweets, ghee-laden sweets, and other vegetarian delicacies.
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Observances
| Women observing the fast often break it after sighting the moon and they perform rituals around water bodies like rivers, ponds or lakes.
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Festivities
| Celebrations may include community gathering, fairs and processions with idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha (Legend of Parvati & Shiva)
The story behind Hartalika Teej is rooted in the divine love and dedication of Goddess Parvati. According to Hindu scriptures, Parvati performed intense penance and observed a strict fast to win the love of Lord Shiva. Her unwavering devotion moved Shiva, and he accepted her as his consort. The day celebrates this divine union and serves as an inspiration for women seeking strong and loving marriages.
Unmarried girls observe the Hartalika Teej fast to find a desirable husband, while married women pray for the long life and well-being of their spouse.
Hartalika Teej Puja Vidhi 2025
Women wake up before sunrise, take a holy bath, and dress in traditional attire with full makeup and jewelry. A banana leaf pavilion is prepared, within which the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are placed.
Rituals Include:
- Singing bhajans and kirtans all day and night
- Performing Aarti three times a day
- Narrating the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha
- Staying awake all night in spiritual devotion
- Donating sindoor, bangles, clothes, sweets, fruits, and jewelry to a married woman the next morning
These rituals are believed to awaken Parvati Mata, inviting her blessings for a harmonious life.
Spiritual Significance of Hartalika Teej
The significance of Hartalika Teej lies in its message of love, commitment, and divine blessings. It symbolizes the victory of sincere devotion and spiritual endurance. By observing this strict nirjala fast, women connect deeply with the divine bond shared between Shiva and Parvati.
It is widely believed that those who faithfully observe this fast are granted not only a joyful marital life but also liberation to Shivlok after death. The Hartalika Teej festival is thus a powerful expression of faith, purity, and devotional strength.
Where is Hartalika Teej Celebrated?
The festival is primarily celebrated in:
- Maharashtra (due to Ganesh Chaturthi that follows the next day)
- Other parts of North and Central India
Its cultural roots run deep, especially in regions where Teej festivals hold traditional value among Hindu women.
Can Someone Else Observe the Fast?
According to tradition, once a woman begins observing Hartalika Teej vrat, it becomes a lifetime commitment. However, if a woman becomes severely ill, another married woman along with her husband may perform the Teej vrat on her behalf — ensuring continuity of devotion and the sacred vow.
In conclusion, Hartalika Teej 2025 is not just a fast—it is a heartfelt prayer for love, harmony, and spiritual elevation. Whether you're a married woman praying for your husband’s well-being or an unmarried girl seeking a devoted life partner, the festival offers a beautiful way to connect with divine energies.
The story of Parvati’s devotion, the waterless fast, and the ritualistic worship of Gauri-Shankar make Hartalika Teej one of the most spiritually enriching Teej festivals in India.