On August 19, the day of Hariyali Teej, followers of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati fast and give prayers.
The festival of Hariyali Teej, which falls on August 19 this year, is getting ready to be celebrated as devotees of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati get ready.
When is the Hariyali Teej Celebrated?
Usually, Hariyali Teej occurs two days before Naga Panchami. The date of this year’s Hariyali Teej is August 19, 2023, according to Drik Panchang. The third lunar day, known as the Tritiya tithi, begins on August 18 at 8:01 and ends on August 19 at 10:19. In addition, Hartalika Teej, which falls on September 18 this year, is a month behind Hariyali Teej.
Wishes Please find below some greetings and wishes to send to your loved ones on this joyous occasion.
May Lord Shiva and Parvati take away all of your woes and sorrows on this Hariyali Teej. I hope you have a happy Hariyali Teej!
On this auspicious Hariyali Teej, may the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bring joy, wealth, and love into your life.
I hope you have a happy and colourful Hariyali Teej that is full of laughter, love, and special moments spent with your loved ones.
May your life be as vibrant and happy as the celebrations of Hariyali Teej as you honour the wonder of nature and the connection of marriage.
May you connect with your inner self and uncover your hidden talents. You and your husband may receive all the blessings of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Enjoy your Hariyali Teej.
May your partnership be as revitalising as the surrounding vegetation on this wonderful occasion of Hariyali Teej, and may your love story continue to blossom.
May you and your spouse be blessed with a marriage that is as devoted and committed to you as Goddess Parvati was to Lord Shiva. Cheers to you and your spouse on Hariyali Teej!
May the joyous ups and downs of Hariyali Teej guide you on a path to happiness, good health, and wealth. Enjoy your fantastic holiday!
Warmest greetings to all married women who are fasting on this blessed Hariyali Teej day! I pray that Parvati will accept your fast.
I wish you a very joyful and prosperous Teej that is loaded with blessings, and I pray that your prayers are heard by the deity. May you have a happy and long-lasting marriage. Enjoy your Hariyali Teej.
History
The celebration honours Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati’s heavenly nuptials. Legend has it that on this day, after Maa Parvati’s 107 incarnations of penance, Lord Shiva accepted her as his spouse. Devi Parvati, also known as Teej Maata, was able to win his heart at her 108th birth.
Significance
Married Hindu women mark Hariyali Teej by participating in a day-long nirjala vrat (fasting without water) and making prayers for the health and prosperity of their husbands in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Due to their scheduling in the Sawan and Bhadrapada months, the three major Teej festivals celebrated by Hindus in India—Hariyali Teej, Hartalika Teej, and Kajri Teej—each has special importance. In the month of Sawan, Hariyali Teej particularly falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha.
Celebrations
Hindu ladies pray to Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati for their husbands’ welfare on the festival of Hariyali Teej. They observe a day-long fast, decorate their hands with elaborate Mehendi patterns, dress in brand-new outfits in vivid colours of green or red, practise shringar (decorative beauty), wear elaborate jewellery, and more. Women dress in brilliant green traditional costume for Hariyali Teej. Along with building brand-new swings, devotees also chant old-fashioned folk songs that laud the love of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married, recentlywed, and single women can all observe this fast. As part of the traditions, parents give homemade sweets, ghewar (a specialty sweet from the region), henna and bangles to their daughters’ houses.
