Importance of Hartalika Teej
You must know that the festival of Teej is celebrated thrice a year, which – Hariyali Teej, Kajri Teej and Hartalika Teej. These three Teej have their own religious significance. But in all these Tees, Hartalika Teej is considered very special, which is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This time Hartalika Teej will be celebrated on 26 August. Hartalika Teej is also called Badi Teej. Let us tell you in this article why Hartalika Teej is considered special.
Hariyali Teej, Kajri Teej and Hartalika Teej
The fast of Hartalika Teej, Hariyali Teej and Kajri Teej, is done for the long life of the husband, which is Nirjala fast. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped in Hariyali Teej. Chandra Dev is also worshiped with Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati in Kajri Teej. However, idols made of sand of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped in Hartalika Teej.
The biggest Teej – Hrrtalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is considered to be the biggest and main Teej. The fast of Hartalika Teej is one of the most difficult fasts. This fast is kept Nirjala, that is, both water and food are sacrificed on this day. Hartalika Teej fast is kept for 24 hours and after completion of 24 hours, the fast is passed.
Why is Hartalika Teej fast observed?
According to religious belief, Suhagin women fast on Hartalika Teej to keep their honeymoon unbroken and unmarried women to get the desired groom. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. On this day, women worship Gauri-Shankar and observe Nirjala fast. Religious belief is that Mother Parvati kept this fast to get Lord Shiva as her husband. On this day, night awakening is done and worship is done in every Prahar.
What fruits do you get by fasting Hartalika Teej?
By observing the fast of Hartalika Teej, women get unbroken good luck and blessings of long life of husband. Along with this, this fast is also done to get the desired groom and get children. It is said that by observing this fast, the obstacles coming in marriage also go away.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV 9 India does not confirm it.)