Hartalika Teej 2025 — Date, Time, Spiritual Importance, And All You Need To Know About This Auspicious Day
Hartalika Teej is more than a traditional festival of fasting and adornment in Hindu culture—it is a living symbol of feminine strength, deep devotion, and spiritual power. Celebrated mainly by married women for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, this festival holds a deeper significance rooted in mythology, dedication, and self-discipline.
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What Is Hartalika Teej?
The term 'Hartalika' comes from two words: Harat (to abduct) and Alika (a female friend). The festival traces its origin to a powerful mythological tale—Goddess Parvati performed intense penance to marry Lord Shiva. When her father, King Himavan, attempted to marry her off to another, her friends secretly took her to the forest so she could continue her penance and fulfill her wish to marry Shiva. This act of devotion and sisterhood is commemorated through the observance of Hartalika Teej each year.
Hartalika Teej 2025: Date And Puja Muhurat
- Date of Fasting: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: 25 August, 12:34 PM
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 26 August, 1:54 PM
- Puja Muhurat: 5:56 AM to 8:31 AM (Total Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes)
Nightlong Teej Jagran
Hartalika Teej is not just about fasting during the day — it includes a nightlong vigil divided into four prahars (phases), filled with devotion and spiritual reflection. Women stay awake, sing devotional songs, recite the sacred Shiva-Parvati story, and meditate.
- First Prahar: 6 PM – 9 PM
- Second Prahar: 9 PM – 12 AM
- Third Prahar: 12 AM – 3 AM
- Fourth Prahar: 3 AM – 6 AM
This nightlong devotion offers a profound spiritual experience and mental clarity.
Nirjala Vrat: A Test Of Inner Strength And Faith
On Hartalika Teej, women observe a Nirjala Vrat—a fast without even water. It is not merely a physical act of abstinence, but a testament to mental strength, surrender, and faith. Dressed in traditional attire and adorned with solah shringar (sixteen adornments), women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with unwavering devotion.
Why Hartalika Teej Holds Special Spiritual Value
- Purification of the Self: Women consciously distance themselves from anger, jealousy, and negative thoughts.
- Internal Discipline: The day symbolizes the cleansing of mind, speech, and actions.
- Renewal of Marital Commitment: The fast reaffirms values of loyalty, love, and companionship in marriage.
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