Teej 2023

2023 Hariyali Teej Teej festivity is observed with much fanfare by women in North Indian states, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. Three famous Teej(s) which are celebrated by women during Sawan and Bhadrapada months are - • Hariyali Teej • Kajari Teej • Hartalika Teej Other Teej festivals like Akshaya Tritiya and Hariyali Teej falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Shravana month and usually falls two days before The festival of Hariyali Teej symbolizes reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day women pray and worship Goddess Parvati for conjugal bliss and happy married life. During Hariyali Teej married women visit their parents' home, wear new clothes preferably green Sari and bangles, prepare swings and use it in pair while singing Teej songs. Sindhara (सिंधारा) is a bucket of gift which is sent to the daughter and her in-laws by the parents of married girl. Sindhara contains homemade sweets, Ghewar (घेवर), Henna, bangles etc. Due to custom of gifting Sindhara to the daughter and her in-laws during this Teej, Hariyali Teej is also known as Sindhara Teej. Hariyali Teej is also known as Chhoti Teej and Shravana Teej. Kajari Teej which comes fifteen days after Hariyali Teej is known as Badi Teej.

About the Teej festival Nepal is a culturally rich country and celebrates lots of festivals with joy and in a vibrant way. As Nepal is a multi-ethnic country, each festival is celebrated uniquely and joyously. Nepal is a land of festivals and offers different festivals with unique features. Among them, the Teej festival is one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated by Nepalese women. Teej festival occurs around the month of in Nepali Bhadra (August to early September in the solar calendar). This festival is also known as Haritalika Teej and lasts for three days. During this festival, Hindu women are decorated in red saree, tika, and bangles, and women sing and dance in traditional folk songs. All women in Nepal celebrate Teej. This festival is also known as fasting. During the festival, married women fast pray the longer of her husband and for a happy relationship in a family, whereas unmarried girls fast wishing for a decent and kind husband like” Lord shiva” in the Future. This festival is also known as the festival to celebrate happiness among their close ones. Married women are specially invited to their maternal house by their brothers. The best festival for Women in Nepal is Teej Nepali women celebrate this festival without eating anything, not a drop of water throughout the whole day.Teej is celebrated in Nepal in the name of Goddess Parvati, for the remembrance of her union with Lord Shiva.Teej is a major festival celebrated by Hindu women. The word “Teej” comes ...

Hartalika Teej is recognized as one of the most important Vrats in the Hindu religion. Married women primarily observe it for marital bliss and happiness. It is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya, i.e., the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Here, we share with you about Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha and Date 2023. As you may know, three Teej festivities are celebrated by women in Sawan and Bhadrapada months. These Teej are as follows: • • • Hartalika Teej It is kept without the intake of grains and water. Hindus believe Goddess Parvati was the first to keep this Vrat to have Lord Shiva as her husband. The most astonishing thing about this Vrat is that whosoever keeps the Hartalika Vrat once in her life has to keep it throughout life. However, if the woman is ill, her husband or another woman can keep this fast in her place. Essential Rules to Follow during Hartalika Teej Vrat • The most important rule during Hartalika Teej Vrat is that the Vrati (the one who keeps the fast) should not intake a single drop of water. However, the Vrati can have water the next day after the Vrat. • If a person observes the Hartalika Teej Vrat, it cannot be left undone. This Vrat should be performed with proper rites and rituals. • One should keep vigil at night (stay awake) on the day of Hartalika Teej Vrat. There is also a custom of celebrating while singing religious songs in groups. • Hartalika Teej Vrat is observed by both unmarried girls as well as by married women....

Hartalika Teej is an auspicious festival for Hindu women. The day is mainly dedicated to Goddess Parvati, for her immense austerity to get married to Lord Shiva. Later on, Lord Shiva also understood her love for him and agreed to marry Parvati. From then, Hindu women started following this day to worship for marital harmony. Like every year, Hartalika Teej in 2023 will also be celebrated with great enthusiasm in different parts of India. When is Hartalika Teej in 2023? The celebration of Hartalika Teej takes place mostly on the third day of the first fortnight during the Bhadra month, according to the Hindu calendar. Following this, Hartalika Teej 2023 date is on September 18, Monday on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapad. Hartalika Teej 2023 Tithi Timings Following is the Hartalika Teej date in 2023 , puja muhurat and timings: Hartalika Teej Tithi/Muhurats Timings Hartalika Teej 2023 Date September 18 th Pratahkal Hartalika Puja Muhurat 6:12 AM – 8:38 PM Duration 2 Hours 26 Minutes Start Timing of Tritiya Tithi 11:08 AM, September 17 th 2023 End Timing of Tritiya Tithi 12:39 PM, September 18 th 2023 Importance of Hartalika Teej • Hartalika Teej marks the importance of Goddess Parvati’s efforts to let Lord Shiva know of her undying love for him. • Goddess Parvati proclaimed that women, whoever, on this day will follow some rituals will get blessed with a happy married life. • On the eve of Hartalika puja, both young and old women carve the statues of Goddess Parvati and...