हरियाली तीज
Hariyali Teej
The green monsoon festival of Shiva and Parvati, with swings, mehendi, green bangles and a fast.
About Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej falls on Shravana Shukla Tritiya, in the heart of the monsoon. Hariyali means greenery, and women dress in green and decorate swings with flowers.
It celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati after her long penance. Married women fast for their husbands, and many visit their parents' home, receiving a sindhara of clothes and sweets.
How to celebrate
Apply mehendi and wear green clothes and bangles.
Keep a fast and worship clay idols of Shiva and Parvati.
Swing on jhoolas decorated with flowers and sing Teej songs.
Share ghevar and other sweets.
Questions
When is Hariyali Teej in 2026?
Hariyali Teej 2026 is on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Shukla Tritiya tithi begins at 6:47 PM on Friday 14 August and ends at 5:29 PM on Saturday 15 August IST.
How many Teej festivals are there?
Three: Hariyali Teej in Shravana, Kajari Teej in Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha, and Hartalika Teej in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
What is a sindhara?
A gift from a married woman's parents on Teej, with clothes, bangles, mehendi and sweets.
Around Hariyali Teej
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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