Hartalika Teej, 2024 | 06 Sep 2024

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Hartalika Teej Vrat is celebrated on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. In 2024, the observance falls on September 6.

Key Points

• Meaning of "Hartalika": Derived from two Sanskrit words: "Harat" (abduction) and "Aalika" (female friend).
• Background: Goddess Parvati, devoted to Lord Shiva, was abducted by her friends to avoid her marriage to Lord Vishnu, as per her father's wish.
  • Parvati worshiped a clay idol of Lord Shiva, pleasing him, and they eventually married.
  • Women observe Swarna Gowri Vratha to seek blessings from Goddess Gowri for a happy married life.
• Prominent in North Indian states: Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
  • Known as Gowri Habba in South Indian states: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
• Teej Festivals:One of three main Teej festivals, along with Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej, celebrated in the Sawan and Bhadrapada months.