🌿 Hariyali Teej 2026 🌿 The Festival That Makes Every Heart Bloom

Hariyali Teej — also called Sawan Teej or Choti Teej — is one of the most loved festivals for women across North India. It falls on the bright third day (Tritiya) of the holy month of Shravan (Sawan), right in the middle of the monsoon season.

The word "Hariyali" simply means greenery — the lush, fresh green that covers the earth after the first rains. It is a day to celebrate love, devotion, nature, and new beginnings.

⚠️ Timings may vary by city. Always confirm with your local Panchang.

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati performed intense prayers and penance across 108 rebirths — just so she could be with Lord Shiva. Her patience, faith, and love were so strong that Shiva finally accepted her as his wife on this very day in the month of Shravan.

That is why Parvati is also called "Teej Mata" — the mother of Teej. Married women fast and pray on this day to honour the same love and commitment in their own marriages. Unmarried women also celebrate, praying for a loving and caring husband.

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  Apply Mehendi the day before — Beautiful henna designs on hands and feet are applied on 14th August. The darker the mehendi, the more love from the husband!
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  Wake up early and take a holy bath — Start the day clean and pure. Some women observe a Nirjala Vrat (without food or water for the whole day).
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  Dress in green — Wear a green lehenga, saree, or salwar. Put on green bangles, sindoor, and all 16 shringaar items. This is considered very auspicious.
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  Worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva — Decorate the idol with flowers, fruits, sweets, and incense. Listen to the Hariyali Teej Vrat Katha.
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  Swing on the Jhula — Decorated swings hung from trees are a heart of this festival. Women sing traditional Teej songs while swinging together.
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  Break the fast in the evening — After the puja and seeing the moon, break the fast with fruits, sweets, and a proper meal.

Green is the soul of this festival. Here are the most popular outfit choices:

Hariyali Teej would be incomplete without these traditional sweets and dishes:

Ghevar is the most iconic Teej sweet — a crispy, syrup-soaked disc topped with rabri and silver leaf. No Teej celebration feels complete without it!

Mehendi is the heart of Teej! This year, these are the most trending mehendi styles women are loving: