Hartalika Teej 2020: Know the Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Vidhi, Wish Your Loved Ones With WhatsApp Quotes, Images, SMS, Status

Happy Hartalika Teej 2020: The festival is being celebrated today this year. Know the story behind Hartalika Teej, the Muhurat, and the process of the puja. Here are some Facebook and Whatsapp messages, status, SMS, and greetings to help you celebrate the day.

Hartalika Teej 2020 Vrat: To welcome the monsoon season, women in North India celebrate Hartalika Teej during Shukla Paksha Tritiya of the Bhadrapada month. This year, the festival is being celebrated on 20th August, Friday. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. It is marked by worshipping Shiva and Parvati for marital harmony and falls mostly a day before Ganesh Chaturthi. Hartalika Teej comes a month after the celebration of Haryali Teej in India. On this day, women follow rituals and fast for their husband’s longevity. The festival is usually celebrated in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Getty Images Hartalika Teej Shubh Muhurat As per Drik Panchang, Pratahkala Hartalika Puja Muhurat falls from 07:03 AM to 09:45 AM (Duration - 02 Hours 42 Mins)

 Tritiya Tithi Begins - 04:43 PM on Aug 20, 2020 Tritiya Tithi Ends - 01:32 PM on Aug 21, 2020

It is said that performing puja rituals during the shubh muhurat gives ample of good luck. Getty Images Significance of Hartalika Teej  As per popular belief, Hartalika Teej is celebrated to commemorate the day when Lord Shiva accepted the love of Parvati. Unmarried women keep fast to get a partner of their choice. Hartalika Teej fast is tough as you are not allowed to sleep or even drink water. Women are allowed to consume food the next day after performing all puja rituals. On this day, women wear colourfool clothes and bangles and do 'solah shringar' and light diyas, perform aartis for husband's long life. Getty Images Hartalika is derived from the words ‘harat’ and ‘aalika’ that mean abduction and female friend, respectively. Legend goes that Goddess Parvati’s friend took her to a dense forest so that her father could not get her married to Lord Vishnu against her wish. On this day, makeshift idols of Shiva and Parvati are made with sand and worshipped for marital bliss and progeny. Hartalika Teej Vidhi Vratraj, a religious text, gives detailed ‘vidhi’ to perform Hartalika puja. The festival is celebrated by females only, although the text does not mention anything of the sort. The main puja steps, as per Vratraj, are as follows: * Early morning bath with sesame and amalaki powder * Dressing up with fine clothes * Sankalp to perform Hartalika vrat to please Uma-Maheshwar * Worship Lord Ganesha before worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati * Anga puja for Goddess Parvati *Along with worshipping, the legend of Hartalika should also be narrated during the puja. Hartalika Teej Whatsapp Status, Wishes, Images, Quotes, SMS 1. May Goddess Parvati fulfill all your wishes. Happy Teej! 2. May this Teej light up for you the hopes of happy times and dreams for a year full of smiles. Happy Hartalika Teej! 3. Wish you and all your loved ones a very Happy Hartalika Teej! May Goddess Parvati showers her blessing and you enjoy a happy and peaceful married life! 4. Celebrating Teej is a symbol of a woman’s love and sacrifice. Let’s celebrate the festival with happiness and joy. Happy Hartalika Teej!

5. I hope Goddess Pravati accepts your prayers and fasting and showers her blessings in your marital life. May your marriage last long and be filled with love!

6. May the magic of this Teej bring happiness and peace in your life. Happy Teej!

7. Wish you and all your loved ones a very Happy Hartalika Teej! 8, May this Hartalika Teej brings happiness, peace, and abundance in your life. Happy Teej!