Hartalika Teej vrat is observed as a Nirjala fast, meaning devotees refrain from both food and water. The fast is traditionally broken on the following day after sunrise. In 2026, Hartalika Teej is being observed on September 14, while the vrat paran will take place on September 15.
Hartalika Teej is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. Women observe the fast and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, praying for an unbroken marital bond and a happy married life. Here is the paran time, method and important rules to follow.
Hartalika Teej 2026 vrat paran date and shubh muhurat
The Hartalika Teej vrat paran will be done on September 15, 2026. Sunrise on this day will be around 5:54 AM. Devotees can break their fast after sunrise.
Hartalika Teej vrat paran vidhi
On the day of paran, devotees should complete their morning routine and take a bath before wearing clean clothes. Red, yellow or green clothes are considered auspicious, and women traditionally complete their 16-shringar.
After this, worship and perform aarti for Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Offer sindoor to Goddess Parvati and apply some of the offered sindoor to your own maang.
The items offered during the puja should then be gently moved. The idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha made from sand or clay should be immersed as per the traditional practice.
Before breaking the fast, seek the blessings of elderly family members. The vrat can then be opened with the bhog offered during the puja, including soaked black gram, jaggery and fruits.
Hartalika Teej vrat paran rules
- Avoid heavy, spicy and oily food immediately after breaking the fast. Start with water and fruits or other light food before having a full meal.
- The fast should not be broken with salty foods.
- Traditionally, water, fruits and the bhog offered during the puja are used for paran.
- In some regions, there is also a special tradition of breaking the fast by eating cucumber.
The fast should not be broken with salty foods. Traditionally, water, fruits and the bhog offered during the puja are used for paran. In some regions, there is also a special tradition of breaking the fast by eating cucumber.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on religious beliefs and popular traditions. There is no scientific evidence to support it. India TV does not vouch for the accuracy of any of the information.
