Monday, 14 September 2026
Haritalika Teej 2026
In short
Haritalika Teej 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026: Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapad, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Date
- Monday, 14 September 2026
- Tithi
- Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Tritiya
- Tithi begins
- 13 Sept, 07:08
- Tithi ends
- 14 Sept, 07:06
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Haritalika Teej is observed mainly by women in honour of the goddess Parvati, recalling her penance to win Shiva as her husband. Married women pray for their husbands' wellbeing and unmarried women for a good partner.
In Nepal, women gather for dar, a festive meal, on the eve, then fast, often without water, dress in red and sing and dance at Shiva temples such as Pashupatinath. In India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, women keep a nirjala fast, worship clay images of Shiva and Parvati and keep a night vigil.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Haritalika Teej in 2026?
Haritalika Teej 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026.
How is the date of Haritalika Teej decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapad, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Haritalika Teej observed?
In Nepal, women gather for dar, a festive meal, on the eve, then fast, often without water, dress in red and sing and dance at Shiva temples such as Pashupatinath. In India, especially Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, women keep a nirjala fast, worship clay images of Shiva and Parvati and keep a night vigil.