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Religion
Thousands Gather at Baba Garibnath Dham in Muzaffarpur for Haritalika Teej Celebrations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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On Monday, devotees thronged Baba Garibnath Dham and other Shiva temples in Muzaffarpur to observe Haritalika Teej, praying for their husbands' long life and family prosperity.
Muzaffarpur witnessed a massive gathering on Monday as worshippers converged on Baba Garibnath Dham and several nearby Shiva temples to mark the Haritalika Teej festival. The crowd, comprising primarily women observing the fast, filled the precincts from early morning, creating a vibrant atmosphere of devotion.
The participants performed traditional rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking blessings for the longevity of their spouses and the overall well-being of their families. Women recited prescribed verses, offered flowers and fruits, and observed the customary fast throughout the day.
Haritalika Teej, celebrated by married women across North India, is rooted in the mythological tale of Parvati’s perseverance to win Shiva’s hand. The festival underscores marital harmony and familial prosperity, themes that resonated strongly among the devotees gathered at the Muzaffarpur shrines.
Temple authorities facilitated the event by arranging puja schedules, managing crowd flow, and ensuring safety measures. No incidents were reported, and the day concluded with communal prayers and the distribution of prasad to the attendees.
The participants performed traditional rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking blessings for the longevity of their spouses and the overall well-being of their families. Women recited prescribed verses, offered flowers and fruits, and observed the customary fast throughout the day.
Haritalika Teej, celebrated by married women across North India, is rooted in the mythological tale of Parvati’s perseverance to win Shiva’s hand. The festival underscores marital harmony and familial prosperity, themes that resonated strongly among the devotees gathered at the Muzaffarpur shrines.
Temple authorities facilitated the event by arranging puja schedules, managing crowd flow, and ensuring safety measures. No incidents were reported, and the day concluded with communal prayers and the distribution of prasad to the attendees.