Hartalika Teej 2021: Date, Auspicious Time, Worship Method and Significance

The auspicious occasion of Hartalika Teej is falling on 9th September. The holy day is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month. This day usually falls on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi and is celebrated a month after Hariyali Teej. On this day married women worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati for a happy and prosperous married life.

Hartalika Teej Tithi will start on 9th September at 2:33 am and will continue till 12:18 pm on 10th September. There are two Shubh Muhurta for the day, first Shubh Muhurta is between 06:03 am to 08:33 am. on 9th September while the second one starts at 06:33 PM and ends at 08:51 PM on the same date.

The name of Hartalika Teej is derived from a combination of two words, Harat and Aalika which originally mean ‘kidnap’ and ‘female friend’ respectively.

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati’s father had decided to marry her to Lord Vishnu. However, Goddess Parvati did not want to marry him and wanted Lord Shiva as her husband. On the day of marriage, Devi’s friend took her to a dense forest to save her from marriage with Lord Vishnu. After being taken to the forest she spent years praying to Lord Shiva.