Hariyali Teej 2025: Fasting Rules, Do's And Don'ts, And Why Green Matters
Hariyali Teej 2025: Married women fast and dress in green, praying for their husband's well-being. Here are the rules, customs, and spiritual meanings behind the tradition.
Hariyali Teej is a special festival celebrated by married women. It is a day dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, women observe a fast and pray for the good health of their husbands. It also marks the arrival of the monsoon season, which brings greenery and fresh life to the Earth.
This year, Hariyali Teej will be observed on Sunday, July 27. The Tritiya Tithi starts at 10:41 PM on July 26 and ends at 10:41 PM on July 27. Women follow several rules while keeping the Teej fast.
Here are some important do's and don'ts to keep in mind:
Hariyali Teej 2025: Things You Should Do
Hariyali Teej 2025: Things You Should Avoid
Hariyali Teej 2025: Significance of Green
The word 'Hariyali" means greenery. Since this festival falls during the monsoon season, the Earth is full of green trees, plants, and life. Green is a symbol of growth, fertility, freshness, and prosperity.
On Hariyali Teej, women often wear green clothes and green bangles. These bangles are more than just accessories – they carry deep spiritual meaning.
Green bangles represent love, fertility, harmony, and new beginnings. They also show a woman's respect for her marital vows and her devotion to her husband.
When women wear these bangles, it is believed to bring peace, positivity, and blessings into their lives. The soft sound of the bangles is seen as a reminder of a woman's inner strength, beauty, and faith.
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