Hartalika Teej 2024: Hartalika Teej, one of the most revered festivals among Hindu women, is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hartalika Teej is celebrated with great pomp in India on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, this auspicious day will be celebrated on September 6.
In this festival, fasting, prayer and worship of Shivalinga made of clay and sand is performed. Here you have been given a list of materials required to make Shivlinga from clay and sand so that your preparations are complete and no type is missing.
Importance of Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej symbolizes the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati performed severe penance to please Lord Shiva and win his heart. Impressed by her devotion, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. Women celebrate this day by praying for marital bliss, well-being of their husbands and a happy married life. Even unmarried girls observe this fast wholeheartedly to get the desired groom and a groom like Lord Shiva.
On this day, women dress up as brides and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, absorbed in devotion all day long.
Shivalinga made of clay and sand is worshipped.
To make their fasting successful, the women build Shivalinga with sand and clay and begin their worship. Mother Parvati performed rigorous penance to have Lord Shiva as her husband and built a Shivalinga of mud and sand inside a cave and performed penance with true heart. In the end her penance was successful.
The work of making Shivlinga from sand and earth is linked to the devotion of the devotee.
Materials required for Shivalinga
To make Shivalinga, soil or sand is required. For Abhishekam, an urn filled with clean water is required. Sandalwood paste – To be applied on Shivalinga. Bel Patra leaves: To be offered to Lord Shiva red or white flowers to decorate the altar. Deepak (diya) for offering fruits and sweets. New clothes and jewellery: To be worn during the puja as many women dress up as brides on this day. Aarti thali: It contains a small lamp, flowers, rice grains (akshat) and sweets.
To ensure that your Hartalika Teej puja goes off without a hitch, start preparing the materials a day in advance. Clean your house and create a serene environment for the puja. If you are fasting, make sure you stay hydrated and avoid fatigue.
Hartalika Teej is a beautiful celebration of love, devotion and marital harmony. By faithfully following these rituals, you invite divine blessings into your life, strengthen the bond with your spouse and embrace the spiritual significance of the festival.
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