Overview

• Hartalika Teej falls on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with celebrations underway across India.
• In northern states, women keep fasts and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati seeking blessings for their families.
• In Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the day is observed as Gowri Habba, featuring the Swarna Gauri Vrat.
• Customs include devotional puja, applying henna, and vows intended to strengthen marital harmony and well-being.
• Latest guides from NDTV Profit and the Indian Express compile wishes, messages, social-media statuses and festival images for sharing.