Teej Fasting: Important Dos and Don’ts Every Devotee Must Follow
KOMAL SINGH
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Teej is a festival that celebrates the divine union of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. On this day, women fast for their husbands’ long life and marital bliss, observing strict traditions.
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Women rise early, bathe, and wear fresh traditional attire, often in red, green, or yellow, colors believed to bring prosperity, joy, and marital blessings
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The fast must begin only after offering prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, as the ritual is incomplete without divine blessings and devotion
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Applying mehendi on hands is considered highly auspicious during Teej, symbolizing love, fertility, and a deep bond between husband and wife, strengthening marital happiness
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Grains, onion, garlic, and spicy food are strictly avoided during the fast, as Teej emphasizes purity, simplicity, and discipline in both body and spirit
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Listening to or reciting the Teej Vrat Katha is essential, as it reinforces faith, devotion, and the spiritual significance of observing this sacred fast
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The fast should only be broken after completing evening puja, offering bhog to Shiva and Parvati, and then consuming prasad as divine blessings
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Women are encouraged to remain calm, avoid arguments, and spend their day immersed in prayers, bhajans, and chanting, keeping the environment peaceful and positive
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Sleeping during the day of Teej fasting is discouraged, as it is seen as inauspicious and against the spirit of devotion and dedication
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By observing these customs, women uphold tradition, strengthen love and discipline, and seek the eternal blessings of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva for marital bliss