Hartalika Teej 2025 — Know Date, Time, Rituals, And All About This Auspicious Festival
After the celebration of Hariyali Teej, devotees observe the auspicious Hartalika Teej, a significant festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated primarily by married women, this vrat (fast) is observed to pray for the long life of their husbands, prosperity, and harmony in married life.
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Meaning Of Hartalika Teej
The term Hartalika is derived from two Sanskrit words—‘Harat’ (abduction) and ‘Aalika’ (female friend). The legend behind the festival narrates how Goddess Parvati's friends abducted her to prevent her from being married off to someone else, as she was determined to marry Lord Shiva. This symbolic act forms the basis of the Hartalika Teej celebration.
Hartalika Teej 2025 Date
In 2025, Hartalika Teej will be observed on August 26, 2025, which falls on the Tritiya Tithi (third day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. In South Indian states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated as Gauri Habba, a special day to seek the blessings of Goddess Gauri (Parvati).
Tithi Timings For Hartalika Teej 2025
- Start of Tritiya Tithi: August 25, 2025, at 12:34 PM
- End of Tritiya Tithi: August 26, 2025, at 1:54 PM
Morning Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Timing)
- Time: 05:56 AM to 08:31 AM
- Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
Jagran And Four-Prahar Puja Timings:
Hartalika Teej is also marked by night-long jagran (vigil), where devotees remain awake and offer prayers during all four prahars (time phases of night). The schedule is as follows:
- First Prahar: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Second Prahar: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Third Prahar: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM
- Fourth Prahar: 3:00 AM – 6:00 AM
How Is Hartalika Teej Observed?
Women observe a strict nirjala vrat (fast without food and water) on this day. They adorn themselves with traditional attire and jewelry, perform puja rituals, sing devotional songs, and listen to the Hartalika Teej Katha (mythological story). A major highlight is the night vigil, during which devotees pray and meditate throughout the night.
The festival also symbolises spiritual cleansing. Devotees are encouraged to let go of negative thoughts, avoid anger, and refrain from ill-wishing others.
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