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Hariyali Teej
August 7, 2024
Hariyali Teej is a significant festival celebrated by Hindu women, particularly in northern India. Let me share some details about this beautiful occasion:
- Date and Significance:
- Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the month of Adhik Maas Sawan (an extra month in the Hindu lunar calendar).
- It usually occurs in August, during the monsoon season when the surroundings are lush and green.
- The name “Hariyali Teej” comes from the word “hariyali,” which means greenery.
- Married women observe fasts on this day, seeking the well-being and longevity of their husbands.
- Unmarried women also fast, hoping to find a desirable life partner.
- Rituals and Celebrations:
- Women dress in beautiful green attire, wear green bangles, and apply mehendi (henna) on their hands and feet.
- They adorn themselves with attractive jewelry, following the Solah Shringar tradition associated with marriage.
- Temples are decorated with lights and flowers, and special food and Prasad are offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Newlywed women often visit their parents’ homes to celebrate their first Teej there.
- Blessings and Devotion:
- Hariyali Teej is a day of devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Women seek blessings for their husbands’ well-being and longevity.
- Those who observe the fast with full dedication receive blessings from Goddess Parvati, fulfilling their desired wishes.
Remember, Hariyali Teej is not only a religious observance but also a celebration of nature’s bounty and the bond between spouses


