Hariyali Teej is a significant festival in the Hindu religion, celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion during the month of Sawan (July-August). It holds particular importance for married women, who observe a fast praying for their husband's long life, health, and prosperity. Unmarried girls also observe the fast, hoping to find a suitable husband.
Hariyali Teej 2025 will be celebrated on July 27th, coinciding with the Tritiya Tithi (third day) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Sawan. Understanding the rituals, auspicious timings (muhurta), and significance of this day is essential for devotees.
Hariyali Teej 2025 Date and Muhurta
Hariyali Teej is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Sawan month. According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), in 2025, this date begins at 10:41 PM on July 26th and ends at 10:41 PM on July 27th. Religiously, celebrating it according to the Udaya Tithi (sunrise time) is considered auspicious; therefore, Hariyali Teej will be celebrated with great fervor on July 27th, 2025. This time is considered extremely auspicious for prayers, fasting, and other religious activities.
Religious and Cultural Significance of Hariyali Teej
The religious significance of Hariyali Teej is linked to the marriage of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati's father wished to marry her to Lord Vishnu, but Parvati's heart belonged to Lord Shiva. She performed intense penance in the forest to win Shiva's hand in marriage. Pleased by her devotion, Shiva agreed to marry her. This auspicious day, the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in Sawan, is celebrated as Hariyali Teej.
This festival is also significant due to its association with the greenery of nature. The month of Sawan brings lush greenery to the fields, hence the name "Hariyali Teej" (Green Teej). On this day, women also pray for natural beauty and prosperity.
Hariyali Teej Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
The Hariyali Teej puja involves several special religious rituals performed with care and devotion.
- A Day Before Puja: Observing women should consume a sattvic diet and apply henna to their hands, a special tradition of this fast.
- Morning Rituals: Observing women should wake up early, bathe, and wear new clothes. Avoid wearing black, gray, or purple clothes as these colors are not considered auspicious for the fast.
- Adornment: After wearing new clothes, there is a tradition of applying sixteen types of adornments, including henna, jewelry, and light makeup.
- Decorating the Puja Place: Spread a red cloth on a platform for the puja. Install clay idols of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. If you cannot make the idols yourself, you can buy them from the market.
- Puja Rituals: Apply sindoor (vermilion) to Goddess Parvati and offer bridal items. Offer flowers, incense, fruits, and prasad (offerings) to Lord Shiva. Then, listen to the Hariyali Teej Katha (story) and perform the aarti (prayer).
- Vrat Sankalp (Fast Resolution): After the puja, make a resolution for the fast and observe it throughout the day. Break the fast the next morning.
What to Do During Hariyali Teej?
On Hariyali Teej, women observe a fast throughout the day and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for their husband's long life. On this day, women connect with natural elements. In some places, women swing on swings, symbolizing happiness, peace, and prosperity. Notably, raw mangoes, neem leaves, jaggery, and basil leaves hold special significance on this day. The Tulsi plant is also worshipped at homes, signifying prosperity and positive energy.
The Special Connection Between Sawan Month and Hariyali Teej
The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered the most auspicious month of the year. During this month, across India, Sawan fasts, devotional singing, and visits to Shiva temples for darshan (viewing) and puja are common. Hariyali Teej, falling in this month, is a celebration of the greenery and prosperity of Sawan. This festival is not only religiously important but also socially and culturally brings joy and excitement to women's lives. On Hariyali Teej, women visit each other's homes, socialize, and strengthen their relationships.
Hariyali Teej: A Celebration of Natural Beauty
Another aspect makes this festival even more special. The name Hariyali Teej itself symbolizes that this festival is associated with the green colors of nature. During the month of Sawan, the fields, crops, and trees are lush green, and the earth is covered in greenery. Women, witnessing this greenery, pray for prosperity and health in their lives.
On Hariyali Teej, dishes made with raw mango leaves and jaggery are prepared, which are both delicious and beneficial for health. This festival is also a way of expressing respect and gratitude towards nature.
Hariyali Teej 2025 is not only a religious fast but also a celebration of the greenery and prosperity of Sawan. This festival is particularly important for women as it brings prayers for the health, happiness, and longevity of their families and husbands. Along with the prayers, this festival also provides an opportunity for social interaction.
Hariyali Teej, which falls in the month of Sawan, symbolizes positive energy, peace, and good fortune in life. Therefore, all women observe a fast on this day, praying for the prosperity of their families and celebrating this gift of nature.
