Teej (Hariyali) — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon. Women dress in green, apply mehndi, and swing to celebrate the reunion of Shiva and Parvati.
Teej (Hariyali) — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to legend, Parvati observed 108 births to win Shiva as her husband. On Teej, she was reunited with him. Women observe the vrat for a happy married life and the longevity of their husbands. The green (hariyali) symbolises the monsoon and fertility.
Teej (Hariyali) — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.
- Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.
- Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.
- Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.
Teej (Hariyali) — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
ॐ उमा महेश्वराय नमः
oṃ umā maheśvarāya namaḥ
Salutations to Uma and Maheshvara
Teej (Hariyali) — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Ghewar
- ●Sweets
- ●After fast: full meal
Teej (Hariyali) — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
Rajasthan
Swing, mehndi, processions
Uttar Pradesh
Same observance
Teej (Hariyali) — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Wear green
- ✓Apply mehndi
- ✓Swing and sing
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not break fast before time
- ✗Avoid conflict
- ✗Do not disrespect the vrat
Teej (Hariyali) — FAQ
- Teej (Hariyali) କଣ?
- Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon.
- Teej (Hariyali) 2026 କେବେ?
- 2026ରେ Teej (Hariyali) Saturday, August 15, 2026ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the Teej (Hariyali) puja rituals?
- Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.; Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.; Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.; Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.
- What to eat on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Ghewar, Sweets, After fast: full meal
- What should you do on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Wear green; Apply mehndi; Swing and sing
- What should you avoid on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Do not break fast before time; Avoid conflict; Do not disrespect the vrat
- Teej (Hariyali) ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Teej (Hariyali) Parvatiଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Teej (Hariyali) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Teej (Hariyali) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | 08:19 am | — |
| Aug 4, 2027 | Wednesday | 07:40 am | — |