Hartalika Teej

Hartalika Teej is a rigorous 24-hour nirjala fast dedicated to Shiva-Parvati. Legend: Parvati's friend "abducted" (haran) her to prevent her forced marriage to Vishnu; she then performed intense tapas that finally won Shiva as her husband. Unmarried women observe Hartalika Teej for a good husband; married women for husband's long life and marital happiness. One of the strictest woman-observed vrats.

📅 Upcoming dates

Friday, 3 September 2027
Tuesday, 22 August 2028

Dates are worked out from the panchang for New Delhi (IST). A tithi ends at a different hour elsewhere, so in some years the day differs by one.

🔔 Puja Vidhi

Complete nirjala fast for 24 hours
Prepare Shiva-Parvati clay idols; do abhishek and ornamentation
Recite Hartalika Teej Katha at night
Continuous jagran through the night
Break fast next morning after Hartalika Visarjan

📜 Rules

Nirjala means NO water AND no food for the full 24 hours
Night jagran mandatory — no sleeping
Not to be broken under any circumstance once started

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hartalika Teej be broken if unwell?

Traditional rule is strict continuity, but for genuine health emergency, breaking the fast is permitted. Consult family purohit for the compensatory pooja.