Hartalika Teej is one of the most important Hindu festival for women to worship Goddess Parvati and seek marital bliss and family happiness. Hartalika Teej 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. The most auspicious puja muhurat is during Pradosh Kaal from 06:53 PM to 09:05 PM, while Tritiya Tithi starts from 11:35 AM on 25 August and ends at 01:12 PM on 26 August.
This post will cover Hartalika Teej 2025 date, puja timings, rituals, vrat significance and simple steps to do puja at home.
What is Hartalika Teej?
Hartalika Teej is a festival observed by women to worship Goddess Parvati. The word “Hartalika” is derived from two Sanskrit words:
- “Harat” meaning abduction or taking away
- “Alika” meaning a close female friend
The name refers to the story where Goddess Parvati’s friends abducted her and took her to the forest to prevent her marriage to Lord Vishnu, as she wanted to marry Lord Shiva.
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Why is it called Teej?
Teej is a reference to the third day (Tritiya Tithi) in the lunar fortnight. Hartalika Teej falls on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya (the third day of the bright half) of the Bhadrapada month, which usually occurs in August or September.
It is one of the three major Teej festivals:
- Hariyali Teej – Celebrated during the monsoon season.
- Kajari Teej – Observed after Hariyali Teej.
- Hartalika Teej – The most significant and toughest, involving a strict fast without food or water (Nirjala Vrat).
Hartalika Teej 2025 Date
Hartalika Teej will be celebrated in 2025 on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. There is some confusion as the Tritiya Tithi begins on 25 August and lasts until 26 August, but the most important day to keep the fast and puja is 26 August 2025.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 August | Tuesday |
Hartalika Teej 2025 Puja Muhurat & Time
Puja muhurat plays a vital role in Hartalika Teej observance. Women perform the puja during the Pradosh Kaal, which is considered highly auspicious.
- Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat: 06:53 PM to 09:05 PM
- Brahma Muhurat (for early morning prayers): 04:30 AM to 05:15 AM
- Tritiya Tithi Starts: 11:35 AM on 25 August 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 01:12 PM on 26 August 2025
Women observe the fast and perform puja during these timings for maximum spiritual benefits.
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Significance of Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is a very sacred day. According to Hindu mythology:
- Goddess Parvati did austerities to marry Lord Shiva.
- Lord Shiva was impressed by her devotion and accepted her as his wife.
For Women:
- Married women fast for long life and prosperity of their husbands.
- Unmarried girls fast for desired life partner.
Cultural Value:
- Women dress like brides, apply mehendi and sing devotional songs.
- Communities come together for group prayers and cultural programs.
Modern Relevance:
Even today Hartalika Teej is celebrated not only in India but also in USA, UK, UAE, Canada and other countries by the Indian diaspora.
Hartalika Teej Rituals & Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)
Here’s a complete guide to Hartalika Teej puja:
1. Pre-Fasting Preparations
- Clean the house and decorate the puja area with flowers and rangoli.
- Get or buy idols of Shiva and Parvati. Clay idols are traditional.
- Collect all puja items: Bilva leaves, flowers, fruits, sweets, sandalwood paste, and kalash.
2. Fasting
- Women wake up early, bathe and wear traditional attire (usually green or red).
- Apply mehendi and wear jewelry.
- Start Nirjala Vrat (no food and water) after sunrise. This fast goes on for 24 hours till next morning after completing rituals.
3. Puja
- Set up a small altar with Shiva-Parvati idols.
- Place a kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut on top.
- Offer flowers, fruits, sweets and bilva leaves to Shiva.
- Light an oil lamp and incense sticks.
- Recite or listen to Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha (story of the festival).
- Perform Shiv-Parvati marriage (symbolic) with sacred thread and offerings.
4. Breaking the Fast
- Break the fast after sunrise the next day after offering prayers to Shiva and Parvati.
- Women usually have fruits or light food to end the vrat.
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Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha (Story)
Hartalika Teej legend is from Puranas. Goddess Parvati wanted to marry Lord Shiva. But her father King Himavan promised her hand to Lord Vishnu. To avoid this Parvati’s friends abducted her and took her to a dense forest where she performed intense penance without food and water.
Impressed by her devotion Lord Shiva appeared and accepted her as his consort. Their marriage is a symbol of eternal love and spiritual union. Women recite this story during the puja to seek blessings for a happy married life.
Hartalika Teej for Married & Unmarried Women
- Married Women: Keep the vrat for your husband’s health, happiness and long life.
- Unmarried Girls: Keep this fast to get an ideal life partner like Goddess Parvati got Lord Shiva.
Although rare, some men also observe this vrat for spiritual reasons.
Regional Celebrations of Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is celebrated in many areas, including the following:
- North India: In Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan – groups of women gather to sing and participate in rituals.
- Maharashtra: known as Hartalika Vrat, racketed by devotional activity of Marathi women.
- South India: some communities perform special pujas in some temples.
- Abroad: some members of Indian diaspora communities in the US, UK, UAE perform rituals at home, or in temples.
Hartalika Teej in Modern Lifestyle
With changing times, celebrations have adapted:
- Women share festive looks and puja setups on Instagram and Facebook.
- Online puja kits and digital vrat katha readings are popular among NRIs.
- Health Tip: If fasting without water feels difficult, consult a doctor and consider light fruits.
Conclusion
Hartalika Teej is a festival where devotion, tradition and culture come together. Whether you celebrate it the traditional way or adapt it to modern lifestyle, the core remains the same—dedication, love and prayer for life.
Celebrate this Hartalika Teej 2025 with faith and fun, keep the spirit of Goddess Parvati’s devotion alive.
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FAQs About Hartalika Teej 2025
Hartalika Teej will be on 26 August 2025 (Tuesday).
Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat is 06:53 PM to 09:05 PM.
Traditionally it is a Nirjala Vrat (no food, no water) but consult elders or doctor for health reasons.
To seek blessings of Goddess Parvati for happy married life and husband’s well being.
Unmarried girls also observe it for ideal life partner.
Fasting, worshipping Shiva-Parvati idols, reciting vrat katha, and offering prayers during Pradosh Kaal.
Hariyali Teej is monsoon celebrations, Hartalika Teej is Nirjala fast.