Hartalika Teej 2024? Know the date, history, significance and more

It is also known as Gowri Habba in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is a significant festival to get the blessing of Goddess Gowri.

On the day of Gowri Habba, women observe Swarna Gowri Vratha to seek blessings of Goddess Gowri for a happy married life.

Hartalika Teej is one of three major Teej festivals celebrated during the Sawan and Bhadrapada months, alongside Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej.

Hartalika Teej is a festival celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month, with a one-month gap between Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej.

It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Here’s all you need to know.

Hartalika Teej 2024: Date and Timings

The festival of Hartalika Teej Vrat is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month. In 2024, it will be observed on Friday, September 6.

The Tritiya Tithi, which is the third lunar day during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month, begins on September 5 at 12:21 PM and concludes on September 6 at 3:01 PM.

It’s said that morning hours are usually considered the most auspicious for performing the Hartalika Puja.

Hartalika Teej 2024: History and Significance

The term “Hartalika” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Harat,” meaning abduction, and “Aalika,” meaning female friend. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati accepted Lord Shiva as her husband and was engrossed in his penance.

Her friends kidnapped her and took her to the forests. Parvati’s father wanted to marry her to Lord Vishnu, but she was not ready. On Haritalika Teej, Parvati made an idol of Lord Shiva from clay and worshipped him.

Lord Shiva was pleased with her worship and promised to marry her. Later, Parvati’s father, Himalaya, also granted permission for the marriage. By observing Hartalika Teej fast, devotees’ wishes are fulfilled promptly.

This symbolises the themes of friendship, devotion, and the importance of marital happiness, making the festival particularly meaningful for married women who seek blessings for their husbands’ longevity and their own well-being.

Women engage in various rituals, including fasting and creating clay or sand idols of Shiva and Parvati, which are then worshipped.

With Hartalika Teej 2024 just around the corner, the rituals that celebrate the divine union of Shiva and Parvati reflect the aspirations of women for marital bliss and prosperity.