This mythological fasting story is read during the festival of Teej. Teej is celebrated to show the devotion of Goddess Parvati towards her husband Lord Shiva. Married women read this vrat katha during teej and ask for the long life of their husbands along with a loving relationship. Unmarried women can also take part in the teej fasting. The Hartalika Vrat Katha is an essential part of the vrat and makes every woman appreciate and love shared between Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. Buy the book from Giri UK.