Hariyali Teej
हरियाली तीज
Shravan festival of marital bliss observed by women with green attire and jhula.
- Date
- Sat, 15 August 2026
- Tithi
- Tritiya
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Hindu Month
- Shravan
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Yoga
- Siddha
- Karana
- Gara
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 06:12 AM – 08:45 AM
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
Hariyali Teej falls on Shukla Tritiya of Shravan and celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati after her long penance. Women fast, apply mehndi, swing on decorated jhulas and worship Parvati for a happy married life.
Importance
Considered the most auspicious vrat for marital harmony and the wellbeing of the husband.
History
Observed for centuries across North India, especially Rajasthan, UP and Bihar, with royal Teej processions in Jaipur.
Mythological story
Goddess Parvati performed penance for 108 births before Lord Shiva accepted her as his consort on this tithi.
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