Hartalika Teej fast is incomplete without Phulera
Haritalika Teej 2025: Every material of worship in Teej fast has its own special significance. Whether it is Haritalika Teej or other Teej festival, Vratadharini women worship with great reverence and rules. Phulera is an important part of these worship materials and traditions, without which Teej worship is considered incomplete. But have you ever wondered what is Phulera and why is it considered so holy?
The name Phulera itself shows its importance in itself. Actually it is a special decoration made of flowers, which is prepared for worship. It is decorated on a small posture, earthen structure or wooden platform. A beautiful structure is made from flowers, leaves and holy threads on top of it. Not only this, in many places women also install it as a plant and then decorate it with flowers and make it a seat of deities. Ganesha, Gauriji and Lord Shiva have a symbolic establishment on the flower. Therefore, it has been considered the most important component of worship.
In Hartalika Teej, Phulera is not only a decoration but a center of faith and purity. It is a symbol of the presence of Shiva-Parvati and is the medium of achieving their blessings. This is the reason why it has been called the soul of fasting. Without tie Phulera, neither the pavilion is decorated nor the worship of Teej is complete. In this way, Phulera is not only a pavilion of flowers, but is a divine symbol of happiness, prosperity and married good in marital life. This is the reason that women have been making it with great enthusiasm and decorating it. The true perfection of the fast is considered only when Gauri-Shankar is worshiped by installing Phulera.
What is Phulera?
Phulera is a special type of worship decoration made from flowers and leaves. On Hartalika Teej, women make a statue of Shivalinga and Mata Parvati from the soil, decorate the pavilion and tie Phulera on them. In this, five battles of flowers are tied, which are considered to be a symbol of five divine daughters, Jaya, Vishwara, Joari, Dev and Dotali of Shiva-Parvati.
Importance of Phulere in Teej fast
- The basis of worship is seated under the flower of Gauri-Shankar in Teej. This is their sacred posture.
- The garlands of five flowers symbol of daughters represent five daughters of Lord Bholenath.
- Phulera, a symbol of nature and dedication, is not only a decoration of flowers, but it is a sign of the abundance of nature and dedication to Goddess Parvati.
- The importance of philosophy is believed that if a woman is not able to fast on Hartalika Teej, then she gets the blessings of Shiva-Parvati only by just seeing Phulera.
- The philosophy of religious fruit Phulera is considered fruitful like Kashi and Shivdarshan of Somnath.
How is Phulera formed?
Ashoka and mango leaves are used with different types of flowers to make Phulera. Five beautiful garlands are made by mixing them and then they are tied over the statue of Shiva-Parvati in the pavilion. This entire scene creates a divine atmosphere in the house.
Special rules
Teej fast without Phulera is considered incomplete.
Its flowers and leaves are never thrown after worship. It is necessary to flow them in river or water flow, otherwise it may be blamed.
Regional traditions and beliefs
The tradition of Phulere is very popular in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and many parts of North India. Somewhere it is considered a tableau of white-shankar and somewhere it is a pavilion of flowers. In rural areas, women go to see each other’s flowers and show special enthusiasm in decorating it.
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