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Hartalika Teej 2026: Sunday, 13 September 2026
Hartalika Teej in 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla tritiya tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:52 AM – 12:42 PM IST.
The date
Sunday, 13 September 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:52 AM – 12:42 PM IST
Rule: Shukla Tritiya tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Panchang on 13 September 2026
The day's own panchang readings — the nakshatra and tithi that define the date — computed for Delhi by the engine:
| Limb | Value | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta (Hastham) | 1:07 PM |
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya | 7:10 AM |
| Sunrise | 6:06 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:27 PM | — |
Full day — all five limbs, avoid-windows and choghadiya: Delhi panchang for 13 September 2026 →
Shubh muhurat windows
The pratah-kaal (morning) puja of Shiva-Parvati is the prescribed window. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's safest span; avoid the sankalpa during Rahu Kaal.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:52 AM – 12:42 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Hartalika Teej celebrate?
Hartalika Teej, the third tithi of Bhadrapada's bright half, commemorates Parvati's resolve to win Shiva as her husband. Women — married and unmarried — keep a nirjala fast, dress in green and red, swing on decorated jhulas and pray for marital happiness.
The story and significance of Hartalika Teej
The name tells the story: Parvati's friend (sakhi) took (harit) her away to the forest so she could perform her penance undisturbed. The vrata is kept in her honour across North India.
It falls the day before Ganesh Chaturthi, so the two festivals share one busy season of sthapana and puja.
Hartalika Teej dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 September 2026 | Sunday | This page |
| 2027 | 2 September 2027 | Thursday | Hartalika Teej 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Hartalika Teej in 2026?
Hartalika Teej in 2026 falls on Sunday, 13 September 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla tritiya tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Hartalika Teej celebrate?
Hartalika Teej, the third tithi of Bhadrapada's bright half, commemorates Parvati's resolve to win Shiva as her husband. Women — married and unmarried — keep a nirjala fast, dress in green and red, swing on decorated jhulas and pray for marital happiness.
What is the shubh muhurat on Hartalika Teej 2026?
The computed windows for 13 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:52 AM to 12:42 PM IST. The pratah-kaal (morning) puja of Shiva-Parvati is the prescribed window. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's safest span; avoid the sankalpa during Rahu Kaal.
Does the Hartalika Teej date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Hartalika Teej is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Hartalika Teej in 2027?
Hartalika Teej in 2027 falls on Thursday, 2 September 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Hartalika Teej 2027 page, linked below.
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