New Delhi: Hartalika Teej is being celebrated today. It is observed during the Shukla Paksha Tritiya of the Bhadrapada month. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped, and devotees seek prosperity in life, along with marital bliss.
The Hartalika Teej Vrat is observed by women from the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand on the Tritiya Tithi, Shukla Paksha Bhadrapada.
On this day, married women observe fast to pray for a blissful married life while unmarried girls pray to Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati for finding a man of their choice. Women keep a day-long fast, perform the puja, read the Vrat Katha, perform the Hartalika Teej Vrat Aarti and later in the evening or on the next morning, break their fast.
According to Drik Panchang the Pratahkala Hartalika puja muhurat is between 5.54 am and 8.30 am on the day, and the Pradoshkala Hartalika puja muhurat is between 6.54 pm and 9.06 pm. The tritiya tithi begins 2.13 am and ends 11.02 pm on August 21.
The Aarti is one of the most important rituals, and it must be performed to conclude the puja.
The world ‘hartalika‘ is made up of two words ‘harat‘ and ‘aalika‘ which mean ‘abduction’ and ‘female friend’, respectively. According to Hindu mythology, a friend of Goddess Parvati had taken her to a forest so she could hide from her father who wanted her to marry Lord Vishnu, much against her wish.
Hartalika Teej Vrat Aarti lyrics
Jai Parvati Mata Jai Jai Parvati Mata
Brahma Sanatan Devi Shubh Phal Ki Data
Jai, Parvati Mata
Arikul Padma Vinasani Jaisevak Trata
Jag Jivan Jagdamba Harihar Gun Gata.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Simha Vahan Saaje Kundal Hai Saatha
Dev Vadhu Jas Gaavat Niratya Karat Tatha.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Satyug Roop Sheel Ati Sundar Naam Sati Kahlata
Hemanchal Ghar Janmi Sakhiyan Sang Rata.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Shumbh Nishumh Vidaarey Hemanchal Sthata
Sahastra Bhuja Tanu Dharikey Chakra Liyo Hatha.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Shrishti Roop Tumhi Janini Shiv Sang Rang Rata
Nandi Bhringibin Lahi Hai Hathan Mad Mata.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Devan Araj Karat Tav Chit ko Laata
Gaavat De De Taali Man Mein Rang Raata Jai.
Jai, Parvati Mata
Shri Pratap Aarti Maiya Ki Jo Koi Gaata
Sada Sukhi Nit Rehta Sukh Sampati Paata.
Jai, Parvati Mata
