If you have grown up in Bihar, you may have seen women preparing for Teej days in advance. New sarees are bought, mehendi is applied and puja items are kept ready. On the day of Hartalika Teej, many women take their fast very seriously. Some even stay without drinking water for the whole day and night. So, why is the Hartalika Teej 24-hour fast considered so important? The answer goes back to the story of Goddess Parvati and her devotion to Lord Shiva.
