🌿 Hariyali
Teej (Green Teej)
Hariyali
Teej falls on the third day after the full moon in the month of Shravan/Sawan,
a time when nature turns lush green due to the monsoon, hence the name
“Hariyali.”
Significance
- Celebrates the reunion of Lord Shiva
and Goddess Parvati.
- Parvati underwent 108 births and
severe austerities to win Shiva as her divine consort.
- On this day, Shiva finally accepted
Parvati, honoring her devotion.
Because
of this, women worship Teej Mata (Goddess Parvati) to seek marital
bliss, love, and long life for their husbands.
🌙 Kajari
Teej (Badi Teej)
Kajari
Teej is observed on the third day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
It is also known as:
- Boorhi Teej
- Badi Teej
(as it falls after Hariyali Teej, also called Chhoti Teej)
Traditions
- Women worship Lord Shiva and
observe fasts.
- Singing of Kajri folk songs is a
core part of the celebration.
- These soulful songs express longing,
separation, and devotion, especially for women visiting their parental
homes.
Kajri
songs originate from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
🌺 Hartalika
Teej
“Hartalika”
comes from the words:
- Harit – to abduct
- Aalika – a female
friend
According
to legend:
- Goddess Parvati, born as Shailputri,
wanted to marry Lord Shiva.
- Her father planned to marry her to
another person.
- Her friend abducted (harit) Parvati
(aalika) and took her deep into the forest.
- There, Parvati made a Shiva idol from
sand and prayed with utmost devotion.
- Pleased by her penance, Shiva accepted
her as his wife.
This
story makes Hartalika Teej a symbol of:
- Devotion
- Determination
- The power of true love
- Union of Shiva and Shakti
Hartalika
Teej usually falls one month after Hariyali Teej.
🌟 Significance
of Teej Festivals
- Celebrates marital harmony and
the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
- Married women fast for their husband’s
long life and happiness.
- Unmarried women observe Teej to receive
an ideal life partner like Lord Shiva.
- Represents love, purity, sacrifice, and
devotion.
🕉 Deities
Worshipped
- Maa Parvati (Teej Mata)
- Lord Shiva
🙏 Rituals
& Puja Vidhi
Hartalika
Teej Fast
- A strict Nishivasar / Nirjala Vrat
is observed (no food or water for ~24 hours).
- Women stay awake, offer prayers, and
sing devotional songs through the night.
Puja
Rituals
- Women dress in new green sarees and wear
bangles, symbolizing prosperity.
- Apply mehndi (henna) on hands.
- Create idols of Shiva and Parvati
using clay or sand.
- Offer:
- Fruits
- Flowers
- Rice
- Coconut
- Betel leaves
- Vermilion (Sindoor)
- Perform Shiva-Parvati katha
(storytelling)
- Break the fast the next morning after
completing rituals.
🎉 Celebrations
Across India
Punjab
- Known as Teean
- Women apply mehndi, wear new clothes,
dance, and sing folk songs.
Haryana
- Celebrated to welcome the monsoon.
- Married women receive Sindhara
(baskets with sweets, bangles, clothes) from their maternal families.
Rajasthan
- Grand swings, folk songs, and temple
visits.
Uttar
Pradesh
- Women gather at homes and temples to
sing Kajri songs.
Madhya
Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
- Known as Awra Teej, celebrated
with community functions.
Gujarat
- Known as Kevada Teej, featuring
floral rituals and temple gatherings.
Telangana
- Known as Kajal Teej, celebrated
with cultural events.
Nepal
- Hartalika Teej is a major festival for
Nepali women, celebrated with fasting, dancing, and temple visits.
🍛 Traditional
Foods for Teej
Popular
sweets and dishes enjoyed during the festival include:
- Ghevar
- Kheer
- Shakkar Para
- Balushahi
- Jalebi
- Puran Poli
- Malpua
🎁 Gifts
Exchanged
- Traditional clothing
- Jewelry
- Bangles
- Mehndi cones
- Sweets & gift hampers
📍 Best
Places to Experience Teej
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
📅 Date
& Time 2026
Hartalika
Teej
is observed on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada,
one day before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Date - Monday 14th September, 2026
Pratahkala Hartalika Puja Muhurat - 06:05 AM to 07:06 AM
🏛 Public
Holiday
- No, Hartalika Teej
is not a public holiday.
