Hartalika Teej is a sanctified vow of devotion, cherished by Hindu women, especially in the heartlands of North India. Falling on the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month, this vrat is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. As per Vedic astrology, the rituals of Hartalika Teej not only strengthen marital harmony but also bless devotees with prosperity, fertility, and divine protection.

In 2025, Hartalika Teej will be observed on August 26, Wednesday, with the puja muhurat during Pradosh Kaal: 18:48 PM – 21:04 PM IST.

But while the festival is filled with devotion and joy, astrology emphasizes certain dos and don’ts that make the vrat more effective and auspicious.

🌸 Significance of Hartalika Teej in Vedic Astrology

As told in the ancient scriptures, Goddess Parvati undertook austere penance, her unwavering devotion blossoming into the divine union with Lord Shiva. Her unwavering devotion is celebrated through Hartalika Teej, symbolizing the power of feminine determination, purity, and divine love.

Astrologically, this vrat aligns women with Shakti (divine feminine energy), balancing the Moon (emotions), Venus (relationships), and Jupiter (prosperity). For unmarried women, the vrat blesses them with a suitable partner, while married women pray for their husband’s long life and marital bliss.

A shloka often recited during the puja is:

“देहि सौभाग्यमारोग्यं देहि मे परमं सुखम्।
पत्न्याः पतिं चिरंजीविनं देवि पार्वति मे कुरु॥”

(Meaning: O Devi Parvati, bless me with marital happiness, good health, and the long life of my husband.)

✅ Dos on Hartalika Teej

To make your vrat spiritually fruitful, follow these Vedic astrology-backed dos:

1. Observe Nirjala Vrat with Devotion

  • Hartalika Teej is traditionally a nirjala vrat (without food and water).
  • If health allows, observe the fast with sincerity; if not, seek gentle guidance from your family priest for suitable alternatives.

2. Perform Puja During Pradosh Kaal

  • The best time for Hartalika Teej puja is during Pradosh Kaal (sunset hours).
  • In 2025, the ideal timing is 18:48 – 21:04 IST.

3. Install Shiva-Parvati Clay Idols

  • Create or bring clay idols of Shiv-Parvati and decorate them with flowers, kumkum, and haldi.
  • Offer fruits, flowers, and especially belpatra (bilva leaves) to Lord Shiva.

4. Read or Listen to Hartalika Teej Katha

  • The vrat attains its true significance only after listening to the story of how Goddess Parvati’s devotion earned Lord Shiva’s blessings.
  • Couples can read it together for enhanced marital bonding.

5. Astrological Remedies

  • For marital harmony, offer fresh red flowers to Goddess Parvati and recite the mantra ‘Om Parvatyai Namah’ with devotion.
  • For progeny blessings: Donate white clothes or sweets to married women.
  • For financial stability: Offer green bangles and mehndi to Goddess Parvati and later distribute them.

❌ Don’ts on Hartalika Teej

Astrology also warns against certain practices that may reduce the power of the vrat:

1. Avoid Breaking the Fast Before Sunrise Next Day

  • Do not eat or drink until the puja and vrat-parana are completed after sunrise the next morning.

2. Do Not Use Iron or Steel Utensils for Puja

  • Use copper, brass, or clay utensils, as they attract positive vibrations and reduce Shani’s influence.

3. Avoid Sleeping During the Night

  • Women observing the vrat are advised to stay awake, singing bhajans or chanting mantras.
  • This shows dedication and invites divine grace.

4. Refrain from Quarreling or Negative Thoughts

  • The vrat’s core purpose is harmony. Arguments or harboring negative emotions during this time blocks the spiritual benefits.

5. No Cutting of Nails, Hair, or Eating Onion-Garlic

  • These acts are considered inauspicious during the vrat. Maintain sattvic purity in thoughts and actions.

🌿 Practical Tips for Women Observing the Vrat

  • Dress in Green or Red: These colors represent fertility, harmony, and marital bliss.
  • Apply Mehndi: It is believed to strengthen Venus (Shukra) and enhance love and attraction.
  • Gift Sindoor & Suhag Items: Sharing with other married women multiplies blessings.
  • Stay serene and centered: let the sacred chant of “Om Namah Shivaya” or the hymns of Shiva–Parvati flow through you, filling the heart with peace.

🔮 Astrological Insights

From an astrological lens, Hartalika Teej strengthens the 7th house of marriage and the Venus–Moon connection in a woman’s chart. For those facing delays in marriage or disturbances in marital life, this vrat is highly beneficial.

  • Women with Mangal Dosha (Kuja Dosha) should especially observe this vrat for relief.
  • Chanting “Om Gauri Shankaraya Namah” 108 times during puja helps resolve conflicts in marriage.

🌺 Conclusion

Hartalika Teej is more than a festival of devotion, it is a celestial opportunity to connect with the divine feminine energy and invite harmony into life. By following the dos carefully and avoiding the don’ts, women can amplify the blessings of this vrat, ensuring happiness, marital bliss, and prosperity.

n this Hartalika Teej 2025, embrace the vrat with devotion and astrological insight, and welcome the timeless blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati into your life.

Q: May unmarried women too embrace the Hartalika Teej vrat for divine blessings?

A: Yes, unmarried women are encouraged to observe this vrat. As per Vedic astrology, it blesses them with a suitable life partner, removes obstacles in marriage, and strengthens the 7th house of their horoscope. Just like Goddess Parvati performed this vrat to attain Lord Shiva, unmarried women can pray for an ideal husband and marital harmony.