Hartalika Teej, a festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati, is celebrated on September 18, 2023. Hindu married women observe fasts, wear new attire, apply Mehndi, and pray for the well-being of their husbands. The festival is significant in North India, where women aim to find a virtuous life partner like Lord Shiva. In South India, it is known as Gowri Habba, with women observing fasts and praying to Goddess Gauri for a harmonious married life.
