As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, the wait for Hariyali Teej begins. On this day, women especially observe fast and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Along with puja, swings, mehendi and green clothes are also seen in a lot of splendor in homes. Hariyali Teej is considered especially important for married women, while many unmarried girls also observe this fast with the hope of getting a good life partner.
This time there is some confusion among the people regarding the date of Hariyali Teej whether it is on 14th August or 15th August. According to the calendar, Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15 in 2026. Tritiya Tithi will start from the evening of 14th August and will continue till the evening of 15th August.
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When will Hariyali Teej be celebrated?
This time Tritiya Tithi will start at 6.46 pm on 14th August and will end at 5.28 pm on 15th August. Based on Udaya Tithi, Hariyali Teej fast will be observed on 15 August 2026. Morning time is considered auspicious for worship on the day of Hariyali Teej. However, the exact time of puja may vary slightly according to the city and calendar. Therefore, it would be better to check the timing of puja as per the almanac of your city.
Why is Hariyali Teej celebrated?
Hariyali Teej is associated with Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. According to religious beliefs, Mother Parvati had performed hard penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. For this reason, worship of Shiva-Parvati on this day is considered to have special significance.
What do women do on this day?
On Hariyali Teej, women take a bath in the morning and take a vow to fast. After this Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshipped. In many places, women wear green clothes and bangles, apply henna and beautify themselves. Apart from this, there is also a tradition of swinging and singing Teej songs. Married women keep the fast to pray for the long life of their husbands and a happy married life. At the same time, unmarried girls can also observe this fast with the wish of getting a good life partner.
Usually, idols or pictures of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, flowers, fruits, sweets, vermillion, bangles, mehendi and other puja items are kept for the puja. There may be slight differences in the traditions and items of puja at different places.