Today, August 26, 2025, the festival of Hartalika Teej is being celebrated across the country with faith and enthusiasm. Married women are observing a Nirjala fast and worshiping Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that offering traditional bhog like Gujiya, Thekua, Halwa, and Malpua on this day bestows blessings of good fortune, happiness, prosperity, and an unbroken married life.
Hartalika Teej 2025: Today, August 26, Tuesday, the festival of Hartalika Teej is being celebrated with great fanfare throughout India, especially in North India. Married women are observing a Nirjala fast and worshiping Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva, wishing for unbroken good fortune. According to mythological beliefs, offering traditional prasad like Gujiya, Thekua, Halwa, and Malpua on this day is considered extremely auspicious. Offering these bhog brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and positive energy into the home. The tradition of distributing prasad after the puja is a special feature of this festival.
Importance of Traditional Bhog
Many types of items are offered in the worship of Hartalika Teej, but some traditional prasad hold special significance. These include Gujiya, Thekua, Halwa, and Malpua. It is believed that offering these prasad to Shiva and Parvati makes the puja complete and fruitful.
Gujiya: A Popular Prasad of Teej
Gujiya has special importance in the worship of Hartalika Teej. It is made from coconut, dry fruits, sugar, and flour. In many homes, it is prepared a day before the puja. Gujiya is also known as Pedakiya or Pedukia in some places. It is considered auspicious to offer it to Mata Parvati, and later it is distributed as prasad among family and relatives.
Thekua: A Delicious and Healthy Prasad
Thekua is usually the main bhog of Chhath Puja, but it is also a tradition to offer it during Hartalika Teej. Thekua, made from flour, pure ghee, and jaggery, is considered delicious and healthy. A special feature is that it can be stored for a long time. It is believed that offering Thekua in the puja increases happiness, prosperity, and good fortune in the home.
Halwa and Malpua: Sweet Bhog of Teej
Suji ka Halwa (semolina pudding) is specially prepared as a Sattvic food during the worship of Hartalika Teej. Halwa is considered extremely dear to Mata Parvati. On the other hand, Malpua, which is prepared from flour and a sweet mixture, is also a traditional prasad of this festival. After the puja, Malpua is distributed as prasad, and women themselves consume it after breaking the fast.
The festival of Hartalika Teej 2025 is not only a symbol of devotion and faith, but it also keeps the traditional taste and cultural heritage alive. Bhog like Gujiya, Thekua, Halwa, and Malpua make the worship of this day even more sacred. Devotees offer these prasad and wish for happiness, good fortune, and prosperity in their lives.
