Hariyali Teej is a significant festival in the Hindu religion. It is a major festival celebrated in the northern parts of India during the monsoon. It is observed by married women who worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati by keeping strict fasts and performing rituals.
The festival honours the union of Lord Shiva and Parvati, celebrating their love, devotion, and power. Women wear traditional clothes, and gold jewellery, and apply beautiful henna on their hands, praying for their spouse's long life. Unmarried women also participate, fasting out of devotion and love for Lord Shiva, to seek his blessings.
Significance of Hariyali Teej The festival involves fasting, with women avoiding water and food, and praying for their spouse's long life. Special poojas and rituals are performed, including the worship of the moon and the neem tree for long life and prosperity. The celebration includes singing traditional songs and mantras, decorating swings, dressing in green sarees, wearing accessories, applying beautiful henna on hands, and using sindoor as a symbol of marriage.
Unmarried women pray to Lord Shiva for their desired husband. Hariyali Teej 2024 This year, Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, as per the Hindu calendar. According to Drik Panchang, Tritiya Tithi begins at 7:52 PM on August 6, 2024, and ends at 10:05 PM on August 7, 2024.
Wishes for Hariyali Teej 2024: 1. Happy Hariyali Teej. May the magic of Teej bring lots of happiness, love, and pros.