Hartalika Teej rituals for unmarried girls seeking a life partner (Credit: AI) Hartalika Teej will be observed tomorrow, Monday, September 14, as per the Udaya Tithi. The puja muhurat for this observance is short and will commence and conclude early in the morning of September 14 - from 6:26 am to 7:06 am. This auspicious occasion is observed to mark and celebrate the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as devotees pray for their own happy marriage. Fasts for Hartalika Teej are typically observed by women, both married and unmarried. While the married lot pray for a prosperous, balanced and joyful married life with their partner, the unmarried ones tend to use the auspicious energies of the day to ask for a life partner with whom they can cross the milestone threshold of marriage. Beyond the stipulated puja for the day, unmarried women looking to settle down in holy matrimony can also dedicate tomorrow's day in performing certain rituals that will bring them into alignment with their desires and guide them to fruition. Starting tomorrow, unmarried girls should perform rudrabhishek every Monday and chant 'Om Uma Maheshwaraya Namah' at least 21 or 51 times daily. Additionally, they can offer red hibiscus flowers to Goddess Parvati and bilva leaves to Lord Shiva - this must be continued for a stretch of 51 Mondays (almost a year) with utmost faith and patience. Conversely, if there is someone you'd like to spend the rest of your life with, offer water and milk to a Shivling with your partner, chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' at least 21 times or 108 times. Gift your partner white or pink flowers with pious intentions and before the day ends, light a ghee diya and chant Om Gauri Shankaraya Namah, visualising and praying for a happy married life. Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: When Is The Sthapana Muhurat? All Important Details Inside Legend has it that Goddess Parvati wanted to marry Lord Shiva, while Her father was strictly against even the possibility of this union. To help Goddess Parvati's vision come to life, a close friend of Her's helped hide Her deep inside the forest where she proceeded to perform penance in order to win over Lord Shiva. Impressed and enamoured by Her devotion, Lord Shiva accepted Her as His wife, marking their pure and divinely rooted union. Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Vastu Rules To Follow When Bringing Ganpati Bappa Home As the day's primary theme then, is that of penance, observing the nirjala fast is of utmost importance. Besides that, women should ideally dress themselves in vibrant attire - green is believed to symbolise growth while maroon is seen as a sign of marital bliss. Married or not, women are also encouraged to both deck themselves out in the solah shringar, as well as offer a fresh set of the adornments to Goddess Parvati to mark Her marital journey. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here. Aalokitaa Basu is a writer and Senior Copy Editor whose work explores the intersection of lifestyle, culture, beauty, wellness, and self-possession. H... View More