Hartalika is a fast kept by women and girls, remembering Parvati's penance to win Shiva as her husband. Sand or clay images of Shiva-Parvati are worshipped with sixteen kinds of leaves.
Next: Friday, 3 September 2027.
Customs
The fast is kept without grain, and the night is spent in bhajans. The images are immersed the next day.
How the date is fixed
Tritiya of the bright half of Bhadrapad at sunrise, usually the day before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Dates are calculated for Mumbai. A printed panchang from another city or tradition can differ by a day. For rituals, follow your family priest.
Questionsप्रश्नोत्तरे
When is Hartalika 2027?
Hartalika 2027 is on Friday, 3 September 2027 (Bhadrapad Shuddha 3), calculated for Mumbai.
Can it fall on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Yes, when the Tritiya is short, both are kept on the same day.