Hartalika Teej 2026 Observance Date and Traditional Ritual Guidelines
Hartalika Teej in 2026 will be observed on Monday, September 14, coinciding with the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada. Women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, often observing a nirjala fast for marital bliss. Traditional customs include wearing green or auspicious colors, avoiding black clothing, maintaining peace, and refraining from daytime sleep. The puja's auspicious time is from 6:05 am to 7:06 am, with rituals emphasizing devotion and adherence to prescribed practices to preserve the fast's sanctity.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 8 Sept, 11:31 am. Other outlets followed.