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Brahmachari Girish Ji greets people on Hartalika Teej
BHOPAL [Maha Media]: Hon’ble Chairman MVM Schools Group Brahmachari Girish Ji on Monday greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Hartalika Teej being observed today.
In his message, Brahmachari Girish Ji said “Many hearty wishes to all of you on Hartalika Teej, the sacred festival of good fortune and faith.”
‘Teej commemorates the eternal union between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day married women observe fast and pray for a long, healthy and prosperous life for their husbands. It also celebrates the bond of sisterhood, where married and unmarried women come together to perform various rituals and seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati.’
As per Drigpanchang, the auspicious time for the morning Hartalika Puja ritual begins at 06:07 AM and concludes at 08:34 AM, lasting for 2 hours and 27 minutes.
The Tritiya Tithi, marking the third lunar day, will commence at 11:08 AM on September 17, 2023, and gracefully conclude at 12:39 PM on September 18, 2023. This period carries great spiritual significance and provides an auspicious window for various religious observances.
History of Hartalika Teej:
The history of Hartalika Teej finds its roots in ancient Indian mythology. The word "Hartalika" is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Harat" meaning abduction and "Aalika" meaning female friend. The festival commemorates the reunion of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, following the efforts of Parvati's female friend to help her unite with her beloved.
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati undertook intense penance to win Lord Shiva as her husband. Her determination and devotion impressed Lord Shiva, and he agreed to marry her. However, Parvati's father, King Himalaya, was not aware of this union. He had promised her hand in marriage to Lord Vishnu. Faced with this dilemma, Parvati's female friend played a crucial role. She devised a plan to abduct Parvati and take her to a dense forest, where she could marry Lord Shiva in secret. This abduction occurred on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright half of the lunar month of Bhadrapada, which is now celebrated as Hartalika Teej.
