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The date for Hartalika Teej in 2019 is September 16. Want to strengthen the love and harmony of your married life further, or want to get back the lost charm and peace of your married life? Hartalika Teej is the solution. Read on to know more...
Hartalika Teej is a
sacred Hindu festival, which is observed by the married women in honor of Maa Parvati.
According to the Hindu
calendar , Hartalika Teej is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha
(bright fortnight) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
Celebrations of Hartalika Teej lasts for a total of three days and are mainly witnessed in the western and northern regions of the country.
Ladies, Hartalika Teej in 2019 could be your key to earn success, longevity, wealth, and well- being for your husbands. So, this is the right time to strengthen your marital bond, forever. If you are unmarried and looking for your soulmate, observing the rituals of Hartalika Teej in 2019 can help you in getting an ideal husband like Lord Shiva.
Hartalika Teej holds significant importance for all the Hindus and thus, many traditions and customs are associated with it. For the women of Maharashtra, Hartalika Teej is the day to go green, as they dress in green clothes and wear green colored bangles. Among the people of Karnataka, Hartalika Teej is popular as Gowri Habba or Swarna Gauri Vrat. On the other hand, Hartalika Teej is known as Thadiya Gauramma Vratham in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Hartalika Teej is celebrated a month after Hariyali Teej and is recognized as the most important Teej among all the other Teej festivals.
This was an overview about Hartalika Teej. Let us now read all about it through this featured article on Hartalika Teej in 2019.
According to Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha, after the death of Sati Devi, Lord Shiva started ignoring the universe. In his ignorance, he avoided Maa Parvati as well. On the other hand, the Goddess was devoted to the Lord and was extremely in love with him. She started performing Tapasya (penance) to attain him as her husband. She survived on fruits for many years and continued her penance with extreme devotion in the Himalayas. Pleased by her dedication and love, Lord Shiva accepted her as his soulmate in her 108 th birth. It is after this incident, Goddess Parvati came to be known as Teej Mata or Hartalika. It is believed that the Goddess blesses those women who worship her on this pious day and observe Hartalika Teej Vrat.
Hartalika Teej is celebrated over a period of three days. Each of these days has its own importance. If you are not aware about the difference and rituals of these 3 days, reading the below mentioned lines will definitely help. Take a look at these points and make sure to enjoy and celebrate each day of Hartalika Teej in 2019 in the right manner. Let’s begin with day 1:
Day 1 (The Day To Adorn Yourself)
Day one is very special for the married women, as it is the day when they opt for the traditional look. Dressed beautifully in new clothes, jewelry, a bright Bindi on the forehead, and the gorgeous bangles, they are at their traditional best. This is the day when cultural songs are sung in every home and Mehndi (Henna) is applied on the palms. It is believed that the dark the Mehndi gets, the more love and affection is received from the in-laws.
Day 2 (The Day To Observe Nirjala Vrat)
Day 2 of Hartalika Teej is the most important one. On this day, Nirjala Vrat is observed by the married women and young girls. They worship and honor Goddess Parvati and idol of the Goddess is adorned and decorated with new clothes. As Hartalika Teej shows the devotion of Maa Parvati for Lord Shiva; therefore, an idol of the Lord is also placed alongside Maa Parvati’s idol and legend of Hartalika Teej is narrated. To fetch the best from this pious day, donations are made to the Brahmins and needy.
Day 3 (The Day To Carry Out Teej Mata Procession)
Third and the last day of Hartalika Teej is the day for Teej Mata’s (Goddess Parvati) procession. Idol of the Goddess is painted beautifully and is adorned with bright clothes and jewelry. Milk, Ghewar (sweet), fruits, and dry fruits are offered to the deity along with recitation of Mantras and Shlokas. Usually, 8 men carry the “Teej Mata Palki” and devotees gather all around to show their devotion and affection for Teej Mata.
This is the day to prepare and enjoy mouth watering delicacies. Women get up early, prepare dishes with pure devotion and break Hartalika Teej Vrat after morning prayers. You can also give your taste buds the feel of Teej celebration with enjoying the exclusive sweets and meals of this day on the eve of Hartalika Teej in 2019.
To make sure you get the best from Hartalika Teej, chant the following Mantra to please Goddess Parvati:
On the other hand, to appease Lord Shiva on Hartalika Teej, you can chant the following Mantra:
According to the traditions and beliefs associated with Teej, lighting of Diya (sacred lamp) is the main ritual of the day. Also, this lamp should keep on burning throughout the night, as it is considered inauspicious if it dies away.
As per Hartalika Teej rituals followed in some regions, married women visit their parents on this day and celebrate with them. Gifts and blessings are showered on them by their in-laws. Mostly, the gift consists of ‘Shringara’, a collection of Mehndi, a traditional dress, bangles, and Ghewar (sweet dish). Not only they get gifts from their in-laws, but also from their relatives. In some parts of the country, the tradition of giving “Baya” to the newly wed bride is also performed. Baya consists of items like new clothes, jewelry, dry fruits, etc. and is given to the bride by her mother.
Whenever Teej comes, it brings with it the zeal and excitement to enjoy the swings. Swings are hung on the branches of trees and are decorated beautifully with flowers. Married women and young girls dress in their traditional attire, and come forward to enjoy these swings. Teej songs are sung and merry making is done through dance.
Hartalika Teej represents the love shared between a husband and his wife. It depicts the pious and true love of Maa Parvati toward Lord Shiva. These reasons increase the importance of Hartalika Teej for all the married women and young girls. It is believed that observing Hartalika Teej Vrat strengthens the marital bond of married couples and bestows the husbands with longevity.
As a part of Hartalika Teej Vrat ritual, Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha is narrated to all the women observing the fast. Different phases of Maa Parvati's life or you can say journey of her life is summarized in Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha. As per the beliefs, Lord Shiva narrated Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha to Parvati to let her know the Karmas (deeds) performed by her in her previous birth.
Reading Hartalika Vrat Katha on this pious day yields fruitful results for the conjugal life of the married women. One can remove all the problems and tensions from their married life with the observance of this highly sacred day.
Hartalika Teej Vrat
comes to end with mouth watering sweets and dishes. On this Hartalika Teej in 2019,
bring in the taste of exclusive and tempting sweets for your family. So, what are
these delicacies and sweets? Take a look at the names of below mentioned sweet dishes
of the day and escape into the world of sweetness with your near and dear ones.
Kheer-Puri
Vermicelli
Ghevar
Malpua
Dal-Bati
Now, as we have read all about Hartalika Teej in 2019, let us throw light on some really interesting facts associated with Hartalika Teej.
Hartalika Teej comes in monsoon and thus, the joy and fervor of celebrating it doubles up. With such a weather around, women and young girls leave no stone unturned to enjoy swings, singing Teej songs and dancing in the cool showers of rain.
Hartalika Teej is undoubtedly a women’s festival. Being a day for the womenfolk, this is the time for them to wear new clothes, adorn beautiful jewelry, apply Mehndi (henna), sing & dance, and enjoy swings. Showering of unlimited gifts, love, and affection is all what they get on the occasion of Hartalika Teej.
Hartalika Teej is the day when married women observe Hartalika Teej Vrat for the well-being of their husband. It is an opportunity for them to strengthen their marital bond and please Teej Mata to maintain love and harmony in their relation.
So, this was all about Hartalika Teej in 2019. We are sure this article will help you in the best way and you will get success in appeasing Maa Parvati. Observe Hartalika Teej in 2019 and make your conjugal bond as pious as the divine couple of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
MyKundali wishes you all Happy Hartalika Teej in 2019!
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