Saubhagya Sundari Teej is an important and auspicious occasion celebrated primarily by married women. Similar to Karva Chauth and Hartalika Teej, it is observed for the long life, prosperity, and blissful life of the husband. The aim of this fast is to pray for the longevity and good fortune of the husband, and thus, it is especially performed by women to maintain their beauty and fortune.
Date of Saubhagya Sundari Teej
Saubhagya Sundari Teej is usually celebrated on the third day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Kartik. In 2024, Saubhagya Sundari Teej will be observed on Monday, November 18. On this day, women observe a fast and perform puja of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Significance of Saubhagya Sundari Teej
The day of Saubhagya Sundari Teej is of great importance for married women. According to religious beliefs, by observing the fast and performing puja on this day, women receive the blessing of eternal good fortune. This fast is performed for the long life, happiness, and prosperity of their husbands. It is considered a symbol of good luck and marital bliss, and it is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Religious Beliefs
According to religious stories, this fast is believed to have been first observed by Goddess Parvati in order to win Lord Shiva as her husband. It is through the divine power of this fast that Goddess Parvati was granted Lord Shiva as her husband. Hence, the fast is considered very auspicious for the attainment of lasting good fortune.
Saubhagya Sundari Teej Puja Method
- Bath and Sankalp (Resolution): Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. Then, make a resolution (Sankalp) to perform this fast for your husband's long life and family prosperity.
- Shiva-Parvati Worship: Set up the idols or images of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in a clean place. Use water, fruits, flowers, sandalwood, rice, and incense for the puja. Offer the sixteen adornments (Solah Shringar) to Goddess Parvati.
- Listening or Reading of the Fast Story: Listening to or reading the fast’s story is an important part of the puja. The story elaborates on the significance of this fast and the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Evening Puja and Aarti: In the evening, decorate the worship area again, light a lamp, and perform Aarti. Pray for the happiness, prosperity, and long life of your husband.
- Fasting (Upvaas): During the fast, women do not eat food and maintain a complete fast. The fast is broken after the evening puja.
Rules and Observance of Saubhagya Sundari Teej
- Married women observe a Nirahaar (without food) fast.
- Performing proper adornment and wearing new clothes on this day is considered auspicious.
- It is important to stay away from disputes or negative thoughts on this day.
- The fast and worship should be conducted with complete devotion and reverence.
Benefits and Fruits of Saubhagya Sundari Teej
Observing the Saubhagya Sundari Teej fast brings many benefits to women, such as:
- Blessing for Husband’s Long Life and Health: Women pray for their husband’s long life and good health.
- Prosperity and Good Fortune in the Home: The blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bring wealth and prosperity into the home.
- Harmony and Love in Married Life: The blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati maintain love and harmony in marital life.
- Blessing of Eternal Good Fortune for Women: Women receive the blessing of uninterrupted good fortune.
Saubhagya Sundari Teej is a special festival that offers women the opportunity to seek blessings for their husband's long life and happiness. The fast is not only religiously significant but also enhances love and devotion in the relationship between husband and wife.
