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Teej Vrat Katha हरतालिका तीज व्रत कथा भाद्रपद मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की तृतीया तिथि को मनाया जाने वाले हरतालिका तीज व्रत की कथा इस प्रकार से है- हरतालिका तीज व्रत (Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha in Hindi) लिंग पुराण की एक कथा के अनुसार मां पार्वती ने अपने पूर्व जन्म में भगवान शंकर को पति रूप में प्राप्त करने के लिए हिमालय पर गंगा के तट पर अपनी बाल्यावस्था में अधोमुखी होकर घोर तप किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने अन्न का सेवन नहीं किया। काफी समय सूखे पत्ते चबाकर काटी और फिर कई वर्षों तक उन्होंने केवल हवा पीकर ही व्यतीत किया। माता पार्वती की यह स्थिति देखकर उनके पिता अत्यंत दुखी थे। इसी दौरान एक दिन महर्षि नारद भगवान विष्णु की ओर से पार्वती जी के विवाह का प्रस्ताव लेकर मां पार्वती के पिता के पास पहुंचे, जिसे उन्होंने सहर्ष ही स्वीकार कर लिया। पिता ने जब मां पार्वती को उनके विवाह की बात बतलाई तो वह बहुत दुखी हो गई और जोर-जोर से विलाप करने लगी। फिर एक सखी के पूछने पर माता ने उसे बताया कि वह यह कठोर व्रत भगवान शिव को पति रूप में प्राप्त करने के लिए कर रही हैं जबकि उनके पिता उनका विवाह विष्णु से कर...

Teej, The Penance of Goddess Parvati Teej is one of the prominent festivals on India observed by Hindus. It is celebrated in a grand scale in the almost all major parts of the country. This year Teej will be celebrated on August 24. Teej is an occasion which honors the love and devotion of Goddess Parvati towards Lord Shiva. It is an event to celebrate, commemorate and adorn one’s marriage. It is celebrated on the third day or tritiya after the Shukla Paksha (new moon or full moon day)in the holy month of Shravan Maas, which is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated on the onset of monsoon in India as is therefore, also known as Haryali Teej, as monsoon brings greenery everywhere. This day is also referred to as Shravani Teej. This holds almost the same significance to women as “Karwa chauth”, as they pray for the health and prosperity of their husbands. Let’s look at the legends behind the celebration of the Teej festival, Legends behind Teej ...

Teej Rituals and Puja Process                 The Indian festival of Teej is marked by the women who pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, they observe fats for three days and seek their blessings for marital bliss and harmony in relationships. Teej is a series of festivals that are celebrated during the holy month of Shravan or Sawan and Bhadrapad or Bhado. This month coincides with the monsoon in India, which are usually the months of July-August-September. Just like any other festival in India, Teej also has many traditions and rituals. On the day of the Teej festival, women observe fasts and perform other rituals and customs for the healthy and long life of their husbands. Every custom holds its own significance and ladies perform them with all their dedication. Customs and Rituals for Teej Teej rituals and customs make this festival more interesting as it is very full of colors. Women who fast for their husbands ensure that no c...

Teej India is a land of diverse cultures, with each state having their own traditions and festivals. Teej is one such festival which is mainly celebrated in the northern part of India, mainly Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Teej is synonymous with sawan or the monsoon in India. It usually falls during the holy month of Shravan (July-August) each year. Teej is a big festival in Rajasthan, traditional dances, and dresses, henna are the main features of this festival. Significance of Teej  Teej is usually celebrated during the monsoon time in India. This festival holds great significance in itself. It is believed to be a celebration of the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to ancient Hindu mythology, it is said that, Goddess Parvati observed fasts and prayed to Lord Shiva for hundred years to make him happy so that he could marry her. She took 108 births to come to a form in which Lord Shiva would accept her. Happy from her dedication, Lord Shiva d...