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Haritalika Teej

On the day of Bhadra Shukla Tritiya, Hindu women celebrate Teej with pomp and fanfare by worshiping Lord Shiva, fasting, and dancing. Ganesh Chaturthi and Rishi Panchami are also considered part of Tija. For the protection of husband and family, the women who are fasting today feel as if God himself descends on the earth for unwavering good fortune and eternal fullness.

Mythological connection of Haritalika Teej
Haritalika is also associated with the story of Parvati, in ancient times, Parvati, the daughter of the Himalayas, did severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband, although her penance could not successful due to a mismatch between the method and schedule of penance. According to the legend, Parvati first prayed to Lord Vishnu that Lord Vishnu, the Sustainer, surely knows how to succeed in her penance and that Vishnu made elaborate arrangements regarding fasts, worship, and methods to attain Lord Shiva. According to the information given by Hari, it is said that after Parvati had observed a strict fast and finally succeeded to achieve Lord Shiva as her husband.

Haritalika Teej commemorates the 108 years of penance performed by Mother Parvati to get Lord Shiva. In modern times, there is no such austerity for the bride and groom, however, we all know that many love stories are destroyed by social bonds, economic inequality, and materialistic thinking. With the infinite grace of Mother Parvati, may the love and feelings of lovers always get justice on this earth.

Happy Haritalika Teej