2023 Hartalika Teej॥हरितालिका तीज 2023
Monday, September 18, 2023
Hartalika Puja Muhurat –
06:07 AM to 08:34 AM
Duration – 02 Hours 27 Mins
Tritiya Tithi Begins – 11:08 AM on Sep 17, 2023
Tritiya Tithi Ends – 12:39 PM on Sep 18, 2023
हरितालिका तीज
भाद्रपद मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की तृतीया तिथि को हरितालिका तीज का व्रत किया जाता है। इस बार ये व्रत 18 सितम्बर, सोमवार को है। विधि-विधान से हरितालिका तीज का व्रत करने से कुंवारी कन्याओं को मनचाहे वर की प्राप्ति होती है, वहीं विवाहित महिलाओं को अखंड सौभाग्य मिलता है। इस व्रत की विधि इस प्रकार है-
विधि
इस दिन महिलाएं निर्जल (बिना कुछ खाए-पिए) रहकर व्रत करती हैं। इस व्रत में बालूरेत से भगवान शंकर व माता पार्वती का मूर्ति बनाकर पूजन किया जाता है। घर को साफ-स्वच्छ कर तोरण-मंडप आदि से सजाएं। एक पवित्र चौकी पर शुद्ध मिट्टी में गंगाजल मिलाकर शिवलिंग, रिद्धि-सिद्धि सहित गणेश, पार्वती एवं उनकी सखी की आकृति (प्रतिमा) बनाएं।
प्रतिमाएं बनाते समय भगवान का स्मरण करें। देवताओं का आह्वान कर षोडशोपचार पूजन करें। व्रत का पूजन रात भर चलता है। महिलाएं जागरण करती हैं और कथा-पूजन के साथ कीर्तन करती हैं। प्रत्येक प्रहर में भगवान शिव को सभी प्रकार की वनस्पतियां जैसे बिल्व-पत्र, आम के पत्ते, चंपक के पत्ते एवं केवड़ा अर्पण किया जाता है। आरती और स्तोत्र द्वारा आराधना की जाती है।
भगवती-उमा की पूजा के लिए ये मंत्र बोलें-
ऊं उमायै नम:,
ऊं पार्वत्यै नम:,
ऊं जगद्धात्र्यै नम:,
ऊं जगत्प्रतिष्ठयै नम:,
ऊं शांतिरूपिण्यै नम:,
ऊं शिवायै नम:
भगवान शिव की आराधना इन मंत्रों से करें-
ऊं हराय नम:,
ऊं महेश्वराय नम:,
ऊं शम्भवे नम:,
ऊं शूलपाणये नम:,
ऊं पिनाकवृषे नम:,
ऊं शिवाय नम:,
ऊं पशुपतये नम:,
ऊं महादेवाय नम:
पूजा दूसरे दिन सुबह समाप्त होती है, तब महिलाएं अपना व्रत खोलती हैं और अन्न ग्रहण करती हैं।
The Significance of Hartalika Teej:
Hartalika Teej holds immense significance in Hindu culture. It is a day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Parvati, the epitome of devotion and love. According to Hindu mythology, Parvati undertook severe penance to win Lord Shiva’s love and devotion, and her determination and devotion have made Hartalika Teej a celebration of love and marital harmony.
Rituals and Customs:
Fasting: Women observe a day-long fast on Hartalika Teej. This fast symbolizes their devotion and love for their husbands, as they pray for their well-being and long life.
Traditional Attire: Women dress in colorful traditional attire, often adorning themselves with henna, jewelry, and bangles. Red and green are the predominant colors associated with this festival.
Idol Worship: A special idol of Goddess Parvati, usually made of clay or sand, is created by women. This idol is adorned with flowers and worshipped with incense, lamps, and sweets.
Swinging: Women, especially married ones, enjoy swinging on beautifully decorated swings, singing traditional songs, and sharing stories of love and devotion.
Offering Prayers: Married women gather to offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for the well-being of their husbands and families.
Delicious Sweets: Sweets like jaggery-based dishes, ghevar, and malpua are prepared to add sweetness to the celebrations.
Teej Katha: Women often gather to listen to the Teej Katha (the story of Hartalika Teej), narrating the tale of Parvati’s devotion and Lord Shiva’s acceptance of her love.
Puja Vidhi and Mantra
The Pujan Vidhi (worship procedure) for Hartalika Teej typically involves several steps to honor Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Here’s a simplified version of the Pujan Vidhi for this auspicious occasion:
Items Required:
Idol or Picture of Goddess Parvati: You can use a clay idol or a picture of Goddess Parvati for the puja. Ensure it is clean and placed on a sacred platform.
Incense Sticks (Agarbatti): Choose fragrant incense sticks to create a pleasant atmosphere.
Lamps or Diyas: Prepare oil lamps or diyas to light during the puja.
Flowers: Offer fresh flowers to the deity.
Fruits: Keep a selection of fresh fruits as an offering.
Sweets: Prepare or buy traditional sweets like jaggery-based dishes, ghevar, or malpua to offer’s.
Rice: Keep some rice grains for the offering.
Water: Store clean water in a vessel.
Pujan Vidhi:
Cleanse Yourself: Before starting the puja, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
Set Up the Deity: Place the idol or picture of Goddess Parvati on the platform. If you have a Shiva Linga or picture of Lord Shiva, you can place that nearby.
Light the Lamp: Light the oil lamps or diyas and place them in front of the deity. The light symbolizes the presence of the divine.
Incense: Light the incense sticks and wave them in a clockwise direction in front of the idol.
Offer Flowers: Offer fresh flowers to the deity while chanting prayers or mantras. The most common mantra for Hartalika Teej is the “Om Parvatipatiaye Namah” mantra.
Offer Fruits and Sweets: Place the fruits, sweets, and rice in front of the idol as an offering. You can also offer water in a clean vessel.
Prayers and Mantras: Chant prayers and mantras dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. You can either recite traditional Teej kathas (stories) or perform aarti (a ritual of waving a lit lamp in front of the deity).
Seek Blessings: During the puja, seek blessings for the well-being of your family, especially your spouse if you are married.
Distribute Prasad: After completing the puja, distribute the prasad (offered sweets and fruits) among family members and guests.
Breaking the Fast: If you were fasting, break your fast after the puja with a meal consisting of the prasad and other vegetarian dishes.
Remember that while this is a simplified version of the Pujan Vidhi for Hartalika Teej, the actual rituals and mantras can vary from region to region and among different families. It’s advisable to consult a priest or an elder in your family for specific guidance if you have any doubts about the procedures or mantras.
Mantras
Here are some mantras that you can chant during the Hartalika Teej puja to invoke the blessings of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva:
1. Om Parvatipatiaye Namah:This mantra is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and can be chanted to seek her blessings.
2. Om Namah Shivaya:This is one of the most powerful and widely recited mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a universal mantra that can be chanted with devotion.
3. Om Shakti-Rupinyai Namah:This mantra honors the divine feminine energy of Goddess Parvati.
4. Om Uma-Maheshvarabhyam Namah:It pays homage to the divine couple, Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
5. Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Parameshwari Swaha:This mantra is used for invoking the blessings of the supreme feminine energy, which is represented by Goddess Parvati.
6. Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudra Prachodayat:This is a mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva, seeking his guidance and blessings.
7. Om Aing Hring Kling Chamundaye Viche:While this is a Durga mantra, it is often chanted to invoke the protective and powerful aspects of Goddess Parvati.
Remember to chant these mantras with devotion and a pure heart during your Hartalika Teej puja. You can choose one or more of these mantras depending on your preference and the specific rituals you follow. It’s important to pronounce the mantras correctly, so you may want to learn the proper pronunciation from a knowledgeable source or your Astrologer if you’re not familiar with them.
Conclusion:
Hartalika Teej in 2023 promises to be a day filled with love, devotion, and tradition. This sacred festival not only strengthens the bonds of love between married couples but also serves as a reminder of the determination and devotion of Goddess Parvati. As families come together to celebrate, it reinforces the cultural and spiritual values that have been cherished for generations. May this Hartalika Teej bring happiness, prosperity, and marital bliss to all who observe it. Happy Hartalika Teej 2023!
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