Hartalika Teej हरतालिका तीज
Women\'s fasting festival. Commemorates Parvati\'s penance to marry Shiva.
- Deity
- Shiva / Parvati
- Mantra
- ॐ नमः शिवाय
Why it matters
One of the three major Teej festivals. Married women observe a strict Nirjala fast praying for their husband\'s wellbeing, while unmarried women pray for an ideal husband. Hartalika means "abducted female friend" — referring to Parvati being taken away by her friend to the forest to prevent her father from marrying her to Vishnu.
How it is observed
Shiva-Parvati puja, applying mehendi, singing Teej songs, listening to Teej Katha
Fasting
Nirjala — no food or water for 24 hours
Hartalika Teej — Dates
- Monday, 14 September 20262026
- Friday, 3 September 20272027
- Tuesday, 22 August 20282028
- Tuesday, 11 September 20292029
- Saturday, 31 August 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
