Hartalika Teej 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vrat Katha, Puja Samagri and Puja Vidhi

Hartalika Teej is an important Hindu fast and festival, primarily observed by women to express their devotion and faith towards Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This fast is associated with the wish for a happy married life, unbroken marital bliss, and an ideal life partner.

Hartalika Teej is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada and generally falls one day before Ganesh Chaturthi.

On this day, women traditionally observe a Nirjala Vrat (fast without water), worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, listen to the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha, and observe night-long devotional activities.

When is Hartalika Teej 2026?

Hartalika Teej is observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya. In 2026, there may be differences in the observance date in different regions due to the local sunrise and Panchang calculations.

According to Delhi/NCR, Hartalika Teej 2026 will be observed on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Hartalika Teej 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat

Details	Time (Delhi/NCR)
Tritiya Tithi Begins	Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 07:08 AM
Tritiya Tithi Ends	Monday, September 14, 2026 at 07:06 AM
Morning Puja Muhurat	Monday, September 14, 2026, approximately from 06:06 AM to 07:06 AM
Hartalika Teej 2026	Monday, September 14, 2026
Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya	One day before Ganesh Chaturthi
Main Puja Time	The tradition of worshipping Shiva-Parvati during Pradosh Kaal is also prevalent

Important Note: The Tithi and Puja Muhurat may vary by a few minutes depending on the location. There may also be differences according to different Panchangs and regional traditions. Therefore, it is advisable to confirm the Tithi and Muhurat according to your local Panchang before observing the fast and performing the Puja.

Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha

The Story of Goddess Shailputri's Abduction

The story of Hartalika Teej was narrated by Lord Shiva himself to Goddess Parvati, reminding her of her incarnation as Goddess Shailputri. Goddess Parvati was born as Goddess Shailputri in the house of King Himalaya.

From childhood, Goddess Shailputri began performing penance to please Lord Shiva. She prayed for twelve years to please Lord Shiva and thereafter remained engaged in severe penance for 64 years.

King Himalaya became concerned about the future of his daughter. Once, Narada Muni came to meet Shailputri and falsely told King Himalaya that he had come on behalf of Lord Vishnu with a marriage proposal for his daughter. King Himalaya promised Narada Muni that he would marry his daughter to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu also accepted the marriage proposal at the request of Narada Muni.

As soon as Shailputri came to know about her father's promise to marry her to Lord Vishnu, she left her home with her female friend. They went into a dense forest, where Shailputri began performing penance in a cave on the banks of a river to please Lord Shiva.

Eventually, Lord Shiva became pleased with her penance and promised Goddess Shailputri that he would marry her. The next day, on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, Shailputri and her female friend observed a fast for Lord Shiva.

King Himalaya was extremely worried about his daughter because he thought that someone had abducted her. Along with his army, King Himalaya began searching for Shailputri everywhere.

Finally, he found his daughter and her female friend in the dense forest. He requested his daughter to return home. Shailputri said that she would return only if her father promised to marry her to Lord Shiva.

King Himalaya accepted her wish and, eventually, arranged her marriage with Lord Shiva.

According to this mythological story, this day came to be known as Hartalika Teej, because Goddess Parvati's female friend had taken her into the dense forest, which King Himalaya had misunderstood as the abduction of his daughter.

The word "Hartalika" is a combination of "Harat" and "Aalika", which respectively mean "abduction" and "female friend."

Hartalika Teej Puja Samagri

It is advisable to prepare all the Puja materials one day in advance.

Main Puja Materials:

• Idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha

• Clean clay or sand

• Wooden platform (Chowki)

• Red or green cloth

• Banana leaves

• Kalash

• Diya and ghee/oil

• Cotton wicks

• Dhoop, incense sticks, and camphor

• Roli and Kumkum

• Turmeric

• Sandalwood

• Akshat (rice)

• Mauli (sacred thread)

• Bel Patra

• Shami leaves

• Durva

• Dhatura

• Fresh flowers and flower garlands

• Fruits

• Coconut

• Panchamrit

• Sweets or homemade Prasad

• Solah Shringar for Goddess Parvati

• Bangles

• Bindi

• Sindoor

• Kajal

• Mehendi

• Comb

• Mirror

• Chunari

• Other Shringar items

  
  

Hartalika Teej Puja Vidhi

Hartalika Teej Puja is performed with devotion and according to traditional rituals. The general Puja sequence can be followed as given below:

1. Bath and Sankalp

Take a bath in the morning and wear clean and traditional clothes. While meditating on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, take the Sankalp (vow) to observe the fast.

2. Prepare the Puja Place

Place a wooden platform (Chowki) in a clean place and spread a red or green cloth over it.

3. Install the Idols of Shiva-Parvati

According to tradition, idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati can be made from clay or sand. Also install Lord Ganesha along with them.

4. Establish the Kalash and Light the Diya

Place the Kalash at the Puja place and light the Diya. Thereafter, invoke Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha.

5. Worship Lord Shiva

Offer water and Panchamrit to Lord Shiva. Thereafter, offer sandalwood, Akshat, Bel Patra, Shami leaves, Durva, flowers, and other Puja materials.

6. Adorn Goddess Parvati

Offer Sindoor, Bindi, bangles, Mehendi, Chunari, and other Solah Shringar items to Goddess Parvati.

7. Listen to the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha

During the Puja, read or listen to the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha. Remember the penance of Goddess Parvati and her devotion towards Lord Shiva.

8. Offer Bhog

Offer fruits, sweets, coconut, and other Sattvik Prasad to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

9. Perform Aarti

Finally, perform the Aarti of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and pray for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the family and for a blessed married life.

10. Jagran and Breaking the Fast

In many traditions, devotional singing, Bhajans, and Jagran are observed at night. The next day, break the fast according to the local Panchang and family traditions.

What to Do on Hartalika Teej?

Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Listen to the Vrat Katha with devotion.

Keep your home and Puja place clean.

Offer Shringar items to Goddess Parvati.

Chant Shiva Mantras and Parvati Mantras.

Perform Bhajans, devotional singing, and Jagran.

Pray for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the family.

Things to Keep in Mind on Hartalika Teej

Many women observe a Nirjala Vrat on Hartalika Teej, but the strictness of the fast may vary according to an individual's capacity and health.

If someone has a health-related problem, is pregnant, is taking regular medication, or should not observe a Nirjala Vrat, they should seek advice from a health expert.

The rules related to the Puja and fasting may also differ according to regional and family traditions.

Spiritual Message of Hartalika Teej

Hartalika Teej is a festival of Goddess Parvati's devotion, penance, patience, and determination.

This festival teaches us that merely wishing for something is not enough to achieve any goal—it also requires faith, patience, and continuous effort.

The divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is considered a symbol of love, devotion, and spiritual balance.

On this Hartalika Teej, let us remember Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and pray for love, peace, marital bliss, and positive energy in our lives.