Tue Aug 26 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Hartalika Teej Celebrated Across India, Women Observe Fast for Marital Bliss
**New Delhi, India – August [Insert Date Based on 2025 Calendar]** – Hartalika Teej, a significant festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is being celebrated today across India. Falling on the third day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Bhadrapada month, the festival is marked by women observing a day-long, often waterless, fast for marital bliss and the well-being of their families.
Married women believe that observing the Hartalika Teej fast and offering prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati blesses them with a happy and prosperous married life. The day involves elaborate rituals and prayers performed both in the morning and evening.
Beyond the religious significance, Hartalika Teej is also a time for joyous celebrations and strengthening familial bonds. People are exchanging wishes and greetings, further spreading the festive cheer. Popular wishes circulating include prayers for lasting love, prosperity, and the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Common greetings focus on themes of marital happiness, the beauty of traditional attire like hennaed hands and green bangles, and the joy of celebrating with loved ones.
The festival underscores the importance of family and tradition in Indian culture.
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