Hartalika Teej is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her eternal union with Lord Shiva. Married women and unmarried girls observe a strict fast on this day, praying for a blissful marriage, marital harmony, and lifelong companionship. In 2025, the festival falls in the auspicious month of Bhadrapada, bringing with it devotional rituals, spiritual significance, and deep astrological meaning.

📅 Hartalika Teej 2025 Date & Time (IST)

  • Festival Date: Tuesday, 26th August 2025
  • Tritiya Tithi Begins: Monday, 25th August at 5:35 PM
  • Tritiya Tithi Ends: Tuesday, 26th August at 3:50 PM
  • Pratahkal Puja Muhurat: 6:00 AM to 8:45 AM

🌸 Significance of Hartalika Teej

The name Hartalika blossoms from two Sanskrit petals, Harat, meaning “to whisk away,” and Aalika, meaning “beloved friend,” weaving a tale of devotion and sisterly bond. According to legend, Goddess Parvati’s friend took her into the forest to prevent her marriage to Lord Vishnu, allowing her to perform penance for Lord Shiva.

As per Shiva Purana, on this day, Goddess Parvati finally united with Lord Shiva after her unwavering devotion. This is why women pray for a loving and long-lasting marriage, while unmarried girls seek an ideal life partner.

🙏 Rituals & Traditions

Hartalika Teej is observed with sacred fervor and joyous devotion across the northern plains of Bharat, from the royal sands of Rajasthan to the fertile fields of Uttar Pradesh, from the holy ghats of Bihar and Jharkhand to the heartland temples of Madhya Pradesh. The day unfolds with age-old rituals, each a fragrant offering in the garland of tradition:

  1. Nirjala Vrat — A vow of pure devotion, observed without a drop of water or morsel of food, from the first blush of sunrise until the silver gaze of the moon graces the night sky.

  2. Early Morning Bath – In holy rivers or at home with sacred water.

  3. Idol Worship – Clay idols of Shiva and Parvati are decorated and worshipped.

  4. Shiv–Parvati Katha — Immersing the heart in the timeless tale of Goddess Parvati’s penance and Lord Shiva’s divine acceptance, as the sacred Hartalika Teej story is read or heard with unwavering faith.

  5. Applying Mehndi & Dressing in Green – Adorning hands with fragrant mehndi patterns and draping oneself in verdant hues, where green garments and shimmering bangles whisper of fertility, harmony, and the ever-blooming bond of love.
  6. Night Vigil (Jagran) – Singing devotional songs and bhajans for Shiva-Parvati.

🪔 Astrological Significance

Hartalika Teej falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, a day when the Moon is strong in the sky. According to Vedic astrology, fasting and worship on this day bring:

  1. Marital Harmony – Strengthens Venus (Shukra) and Moon (Chandra), improving love and emotional bonding.

  2. Removal of Obstacles – Pleases Lord Shiva to remove hurdles in marriage.

  3. Emotional Stability – The Moon’s energy promotes peace and stability in relationships.

🔹 Favorable for: Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, and Libra natives (enhanced marital peace).
 🔹 Need Extra Care: Aries and Capricorn natives may feel emotional fluctuations — meditation is recommended.

🕉️ Shlokas & Mantras

Women chant sacred mantras for blessings:

ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः – Om Parvatyai Namah
 ॐ नमः शिवाय – Om Namah Shivaya

These mantras help align the mind with spiritual devotion and invoke divine blessings.

🌿 Practical Remedies for Prosperity & Marital Bliss

  1. Offer Belpatra & White Flowers to Lord Shiva during the puja.

  2. Light a Pure Ghee Diya at night and pray for harmony.

  3. Chant the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra 108 times.

  4. Donate Green Clothes or Bangles to married women (Sumangalis) for enhanced Venus blessings.

  5. Meditate Facing the Moon to balance emotions.

💫 Tips for Fasting Safely

Since Hartalika Teej vrat is nirjala (waterless), take these steps:

  1. Have light, sattvic food the previous night.

  2. Rest during the day and avoid heavy physical work.

  3. Break the fast only after offering prayers in the evening.

🏹 Mythological Reference

According to Shiva Purana, after 108 rebirths of penance, Goddess Parvati was finally accepted by Lord Shiva as his consort. This teaches that devotion, patience, and unwavering faith can turn destiny in one’s favor, a principle echoed in astrology as well.

Final Thoughts

Hartalika Teej 2025 is not just a festival — it is a spiritual commitment to love, devotion, and harmony. The rituals, when performed with true faith, are said to strengthen marital bonds and attract divine grace. Astrologically, it is an excellent day to enhance Venus and Moon energies in your birth chart, bringing peace, prosperity, and emotional fulfillment.

Q: Is Hartalika Teej vrat only for married women?

A: No, for married women, Hartalika Teej is a sacred vow for their husband’s long life and unbroken marital harmony; for unmarried girls, it is a heartfelt prayer to find a loving, worthy partner, just as Goddess Parvati’s steadfast devotion won the heart of Lord Shiva.