Summary Of Hartalika Teej
Hartalika teej , a festival dedicated to goddess Parvati is celebrated on September 06 2024.
Hindu married woman observe fast , wear new attire, apply mehndi, and pray for the well being of their husband. The festival is significant in north India , where women aim to find a virtuous life partner like God shiva . In South India it is known as gowri habba , with women observing fast , and praying to goddess gauri for a harmonious married life.
The festival of hartalika teej is fast approaching , and hindu married woman across the country are immersed in its preparation. This year hartalika teej is celebrated on 06 September 2024 making an auspicious occasion in Hindu calendar.
Teej is renowned for its significance in the Hindu religion with three major observance throughout the year . The third teej , celebrated on tritiya tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Bhadrapada , is known as hartalika teej . This year it commences on 06 September 08:00 am and concludes on September 07 2024 at 12 am . The prathakal Puja muhurat for hartalika Teejs fall between 08:00 am to 12 :00 pm .
What is Teej Festival ?
Teej” is a generic name referring to the three types of Teej festivals – Haryali Teej on the third day after new moon of the Shravana month, Kajari Teej 15 days later, and Hartalika Teej another 15 days later. The Haryali Teej (literally meaning the “green teej”), also known as the Sindhara Teej, Chhoti Teej, Shravana Teej or Sawan Teej, falls on the third day after new moon of the shravana month, marking the day when Shiva consented to goddess Parvati’s wish to marry him, celebrated by married women, who visit their parental home and prepare swings on which they then swing and sing happy teej songs.
The Kajari Teej (literally meaning the “dark teej”), also known as the Badi Teej, is celebrated 15 days after the “Haryali Teej” during the dark (waxing crescent) phase of the moon. The Hartalika Teej (literally a composite word of “Harat” and “Aalika” meaning “a woman’s kidnap with her consent by her female friends”), falls one lunar month after the “Haryali Teej” on the third day after new moon in the month of Bhadrapada which usually falls a day before the Ganesh Chaturthi, it marks the occasion when Parvati encouraged her friends to kidnap her to escape the marriage with Vishnu after her father Himalaya wanted to gave her hand in marriage to him.
It is celebrated by married women who observe “nirjala vrata” (water-less fast) for the long life of their husband. Hartalika is a combination of the Sanskrit words harit and aalika which means “abduction” and “female friend” respectively. According to the legend of Hartalika Teej, Parvati, incarnated as Shailputri .
Rituals and traditions of Hartalika Teej: A symbol of good fortune
The day before Teej, known as ‘Dar Khane Din’, women enjoy a special feast called ‘Dar’ at their parental homes. This tradition symbolises the support and love of their families before they embark on their fast. On Teej, women dress in red sarees and adorn themselves with bangles, ‘Pote’ (a necklace made of glass beads), and ‘Sindoor’, all symbols of marital bliss and good fortune.
Throughout the day, women participate in various rituals, such as taking ritual baths, lighting lamps, and offering prayers to Lord Shiva. On the final day, called ‘Rishi Panchami’, women perform cleansing rituals, including bathing with 108 stems of ‘Datiwan’ (a sacred plant) and worshiping the ‘Saptarishis’ (seven sages). By completing these rituals, women seek to purify their bodies and souls, marking the end of their fast.
The significance of singing and dancing during Hartalika Teej.
Hartalika Teej is also a celebration of womanhood and resilience. After visiting the temples, women gather in public squares to sing traditional Teej songs and dance. These songs allow them to express their emotions, share stories of their struggles, and connect with each other. The songs, often a mix of pain and hope, highlight the collective strength and unity of women.
Gauri Ghimire, another devotee, highlighted the importance of this aspect of the festival: “The festival of Teej is a moment of celebration for all the women in society. On this day, all the women gather together, return home, share their pain and sorrows, dance, and cherish together.
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