Hariyali Teej 2025: Date, rituals, cultural significance, pooja timings, and why is green considered so auspicious on this day
Of these colorful celebrations, there is a religiously important celebration called Hariyali Teej. The third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month is referred to as Hariyali Teej or Shravani Teej.
Observed with great fervor by women all over North India. Hariyali Teej is a symbol of the greenery of the monsoon season and the deeply rooted values of love, devotion, and feminine strength. It is not a religious occasion; it is a festival celebrating emotional and ecological bonding between nature, women, and the divine.
Date and Timings of
Hariyali Teej 2025
Hariyali Teej will be observed on July 27, 2025, Sunday. The festival is best celebrated during the daytime, whereas women keep fast and pray from early morning to late night, praying for their marriage happiness as well as the well-being of their families.
Tithi Begins – 10:41 PM on Jul 26, 2025. Tritiya Tithi Ends – 10:41 PM on Jul 27, 2025.
Rituals of Hariyali Teej
The Hariyali Teej rituals are filled with devotion and symbolism, with greater emphasis on Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva, as she is said to have met Lord Shiva after a long period of penance on this day.
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Nirjala Vrat
: The women keep a nirjala fast, not consuming any water or food, praying for their husband's long life or a good life partner.
Mehendi and Solah-shringar
: During this day, women dress up in elegant green-colored attires and weigh themselves down with Sohal Shringar (16 adornments), such as Mehendi (henna on hands), bangles, bindi, and jewelry.
Shiv-parvati Pooja
: People perform puja by offering flowers, sweets, and holy leaves (bilva patra) before idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Sindhara gifts:
From the women's maternal household (sindhara), they receive gifts such as clothes, sweets, bangles, and cosmetics as a gift to celebrate this memorable occasion.
Swings
: Lovely swings are decorated and suspended from the trees, and ladies take turns riding them, swaying to the folk songs.
What is the significance of
Solah Shringar
and what all does it include?
The sixteen ornaments incorporate the elements of health, beauty, prosperity, fertility, and spiritual power. It is said to shield women from evil eyes and enhance their grace and charm
The 16 Shringaar are
Bangles (particularly green glass bangles)
Bindi
Mehendi (Henna)
Sindoor
Kajal
Lipstick
Mangalsutra
Nose ring
Earrings
Necklace
Hair accessories
Anklets
Toe rings
Perfume
Hair oil
New Saree or dress (preferably green)
Why is this festival culturally significant?
it is said that Goddess Parvati did severe Tapasya (Penance) for several births to win over Lord Shiva's love.
On Teej, she finally met with him, and so women now follow her commitment in terms of fasting and rituals, hoping to find the same love and devotion for their unions. Beyond its mythological background, Teej unites women ; it is an unusual display of storytelling and culture sharing with one another, it makes women strong, and honors them for their stubborn commitment.
For unmarried girls, this festival represents hope and divine aspirations.
Inspired by Goddess Parvati's unwavering devotion, young women worship Shiva-Parvati and observe fast with the heartfelt wish of being blessed with an ideal life-partner, someone who embodies Shiva's virtues of being understanding. Teej festivity is observed with much fanfare by women in North Indian states, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Why do we wear the color "green" on Teej?
Green is the color of harmony and good health.
It is said to create balance in our emotions and leaves us feeling safe and secure. Particularly on Hariyali Teej, it represents fertility, new life, and prosperity. It is also to boost the spirit of the festival. Gorgeous green clothes and decor lend an extra edge to the festive atmosphere. The joyful and colorful atmosphere is made even more delightful by charming green outfits.
Wearing green for Hariyali Teej is an excellent way to show devotion towards the Goddess Parvati. It is said that it is Lord Shiva's favorite color. A simple way of paying tribute to the bond between Shiva and Parvati, a green-colored dress for Hariyali Teej seems apt.
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