Hartalika Teej 2022: Latest, Beautiful, Simple, Easy and Unique Mehndi Designs for Teej

Hartalika Teej is marked on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu calendar month Bhadrapada every year. It is considered one of the major events in the Hindu community. (Image: Shutterstock)

On this day, people worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to seek their blessings. (Image: Shutterstock)

Unmarried women keep a fast to obtain the desired groom. The married ones observe it for the long life of their husband, and they do sixteen adornments in addition to offering special prayers. (Image: Shutterstock)

As per beliefs, Goddess Parvati kept fast to get Lord Shiva as her husband and this day marks their union. (Image: Shutterstock)

Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, there are two types of Teej that are celebrated during the monsoon season namely Haryali Teej and Hartalika Teej. (Image: Shutterstock)

Although the meaning of both festivals derives inspiration from tales of Shiva and Parvati, the two have importance of their own. (Image: Shutterstock)

In English, the word Haryali translates to Greenery and just like the name suggests, Haryali Teej is celebrated to commemorate the green lush beauty of mother nature during the monsoon. (Image: Shutterstock)

As the season begins, mother Earth is surrounded by greenery and hence Haryali season can also be called Shravana Teej. (Image: Shutterstock)

According to the legend, Hartalika Teej is celebrated because Goddess Parvati made the holy Shiva Lingam out of the sand. It was on the third day of Bhadrapud that the event took place. (Image: Shutterstock)

It is said that Lord Shiva was utterly impressed by the shiva lingam created by Parvati that he decided to marry her. (Image: Shutterstock)

On this day, women observe Nirjala vrat for the long life and health of their husbands. (Image: Shutterstock)