Hartalika Teej 2027
Shukla-paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Ashwin).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Hartalika Teej Friday, 3 September 2027 · best 4:15 am – 5:03 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Ashwin).
Tithi: Tritiya — 2 Sept, 4:50 pm → 3 Sept, 2:19 pm. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 2 September 2027 | 4:50 pm – 4:15 am (+1 day) | ✓ 5:04 pm – 8:04 pm (Good · Shubh, Amrit) ✓ 12:17 am (+1 day) – 1:41 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 3:06 am (+1 day) – 4:15 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh) |
Rahu Kaal 1:53 pm–3:28 pm · Yamaganda 5:54 am–7:30 am · Gulika 9:06 am–10:41 am |
| Friday, 3 September 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
4:15 am – 2:19 pm | ⭐ 4:15 am – 5:03 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 9:02 am – 10:37 am (Good · Amrit) ⭐ 12:13 pm – 12:38 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 12:38 pm – 1:49 pm (Good · Shubh) |
Rahu Kaal 10:37 am–12:13 pm · Yamaganda 5:00 pm–6:35 pm · Gulika 7:26 am–9:02 am |
About Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej recalls Parvati’s severe penance to win Shiva as her husband; her friend helped her avoid an unwanted marriage (the name comes from “harat”, to carry away, and “aalika”, a female friend).
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada, the day before Ganesh Chaturthi.
🪔 How it is observed
Women keep a strict, often waterless (nirjala) fast, worship sand idols of Shiva and Parvati and stay awake singing bhajans through the night.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Monday, 14 September 2026 | 13 Sept, 7:08 am → 14 Sept, 7:07 am |
| Friday, 3 September 2027 | 2 Sept, 4:50 pm → 3 Sept, 2:19 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hartalika Teej in 2027 falls on Friday, 3 September 2027 (tithi: 2 Sept, 4:50 pm to 3 Sept, 2:19 pm IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Friday, 3 September 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Hartalika Teej recalls Parvati’s severe penance to win Shiva as her husband; her friend helped her avoid an unwanted marriage (the name comes from “harat”, to carry away, and “aalika”, a female friend).