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Hartalika Teej Observance: Timing, Rituals, and Fasting Details for 2024
Hartalika Teej will be observed on Monday, September 14, with the auspicious Bhadra period affecting worship timings this year. Devotees observing the fast should note the precise muhurat and parana timings based on the Hindu lunar calendar.
LSN India ·
According to the Hindu calendar, the Bhadra Shukla Tritiya tithi—the lunar day associated with Hartalika Teej—begins on September 13 at 7:08 a.m. and concludes on September 14 at 7:06 a.m. Based on the udaya tithi (appearance of the lunar day), devotees will observe the Hartalika Teej fast on Monday, September 14, 2024.
Hartalika Teej, traditionally celebrated by married and unmarried women, holds significant religious importance in Hindu communities across India. The festival is dedicated to goddess Parvati and marks the union of Shiva and Parvati. Women typically fast throughout the day and perform puja rituals seeking blessings for marital bliss and family welfare.
The alignment of the lunar tithi with the calendar date this year necessitates adherence to the specific muhurat timings for worship. Devotees are advised to consult local pandit guidance for precise parana (breaking the fast) timings, which may vary based on regional customs and local astronomical calculations. The presence of Bhadra during the tithi period may also influence ritual practices in certain traditions.