Hariyali Teej - 15-June-2026

The Significance of Hariyali Teej

Married women and young girls celebrate the vibrant Hindu festival of Hariyali Teej to honor Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. It’s celebrated on the third day of the waxing moon in the Shravan month (July-August). Shiva and Parvati’s reunion is commemorated by the festival, which symbolizes marital harmony, prosperity, and the arrival of the monsoon’s abundant greenery.

Hariyali Teej is a major festival in Northern India, notably in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar, marked by women’s participation in fasting, rituals, and celebrations.

The Reunion of Shiva and Parvati

To gain Lord Shiva’s favor and become his wife, Goddess Parvati, according to legend, endured rigorous penance across countless lifetimes. Shiva, impressed by her unwavering devotion, finally accepted her on Hariyali Teej, establishing it as a holy day for married women to pray to Parvati for happy marriages.

The festival, known as “Hariyali Teej,” or “Green Teej,” celebrates the vibrant greenery of the monsoon season. With rain signifying renewal, fertility, and abundance, it’s a time of great joy and celebration.

1. Fasting and Worship

Women observe Nirjala Vrat (a strict fast without food and water) to pray for their husband’s long life and well-being.

They perform puja of Goddess Parvati, offering sindoor, bangles, flowers, and sweets.

2. Dressing in Green and Applying Mehendi

Women dress in green sarees and bangles, symbolizing growth, fertility, and marital happiness.

Applying mehendi (henna) on hands and feet is an essential part of the festival, as it is believed to bring good fortune.

3. Swing Rituals and Songs

Women gather to swing on beautifully decorated swings (jhoolas) hung on trees, singing traditional Teej songs.

The swinging represents joy, relaxation, and the celebration of nature’s beauty.

4. Exchanging Gifts and Feasting

Married women receive shringar items (cosmetics, jewelry, and sarees) from their in-laws, as a token of love.

Families prepare special sweets like ghewar, malpua, and kheer, making the celebration even more delightful.

The festival reminds us of the importance of faith, tradition, and the beauty of nature’s renewal.

May Goddess Parvati bless all with love, happiness, and prosperity! 🙏🌿🌸