The fast of Hartalika Teej is on Tuesday, 26 August. According to the Hindu calendar, the fast of Hartalika Teej is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year, the date of Hartalika Teej is from 1:54 pm on Monday, 25 August to 1:54 pm on Tuesday, 26 August. The fast of Hartalika Teej is observed to attain unbroken good fortune. On this day, married women observe a fast and worship. The time of worship of Hartalika Teej is different from the time of other worship. Married women who are going to keep the fast of Hartalika Teej for the first time should know about the rules of fasting and worship. Let us know about the time of worship of Hartalika Teej and the important rules of the fast.

Rules of Hartalika Teej

1. Nirjala Vrat is observed on Hartalika Teej. In this fast, food, water, milk, fruits, juice, etc. are prohibited.

2. Hartalika Teej Vrat starts from the sunrise of Tritiya Tithi and it is valid till sunrise of Chaturthi. Water is not consumed during this period.

3. Sehri is taken before starting the Nirjala Vrat. In this, women who observe fast drink tea, water, juice, etc. before sunrise and eat fruits, dry fruits, etc.

4. In the worship of Hartalika Teej, Mata Parvati, Lord Shiva, and Ganesh Ji are worshipped. In this, idols of all three are made from clean black clay. If clay is not available, then you can also use their photo.

5. On this day, married women dress up like a bride. For their fast, they get a colored saree, bindi, mehndi, alta, mahavar, fruits, sweets, etc. from their maternal home. These things are also received from the in-laws.

6. Hartalika Teej Puja is always performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. Pradosh Kaal starts after sunset. After sunset, when it starts getting dark, you should worship Hartalika Teej.

7. During the Puja, offer Suhaag items and 16 Shringar items to Goddess Lakshmi. Goddess Parvati is blessed with unbroken good fortune. By the grace of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the married life of the fasting woman is happy, and the husband increases.

8. One should not sleep during the afternoon during the fast of Hartalika Teej. This causes a flaw. Women who have health problems should avoid the Nirjala Vrat.

9. The Hartalika Teej Vrat is broken at sunrise on Chaturthi. But if, for some reason, you cannot keep the fast till sunrise on Chaturthi, then you can drink water after midnight.

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