Hariyali Teej

Saavan is a holy month in the Hindu religion. There is greenery in nature in this month. Dense dark clouds rise in the sky and it rains drizzlingly. The earth and atmosphere get purified by this rain. Lord Shiva is worshipped in this month. It is also known as Shravani Teej, Haritalika Teej, Sindhara Teej and Chhoti Teej. The festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated two days after Hariyali Amavasya.

The festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan. On this day Goddess Parvati received Lord Shiva as her husband. On this day, married women observe fast and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. She wears new clothes and does sixteen adornments. On this day women give bananas to each other.

The first Hariyali Teej is special for the newlyweds.

The festival of Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan. This day holds special significance for married women, especially for newly married women.

Newlywed’s first Sawan

On the day of Hariyali Teej, the newly married bride is called from her in-law’s house to her maternal home. During this time, she observes the fast of Hariyali Teej in her maternal home. On this day, the newly married bride comes to Sinjara from her in-laws’ house, in which clothes, jewellery, make-up items, mehendi, fruits and sweets are sent.

Hariyali Teej fast

Hariyali Teej fast is observed to pray for the long life of the husband and a happy married life. This fast is waterless, but women who cannot keep a waterless fast can keep a fruit fast. Hariyali Teej fast can be observed either without water or with fruits. Women who observe the Nirjala fast remain without drinking water the whole day. Women who observe fruit fast consume only fruits and water during the day.

Rules of Hariyali Teej fast

• Hariyali Teej fast can be observed either without water or with fruits.

• The first Hariyali Teej fast after marriage is observed at the maternal home.

• Green colour has special significance in this fast.

• On the day of Hariyali Teej, take a bath by adding white sesame seeds to the water before sunrise.

• The fast of Hariyali Teej is incomplete without the story. Therefore, after worshipping Shankar-Parvati, listen to the story and take a swing.

• After the puja, fill the vermillion offered to Mata Rani in the temple and pray for the long life of the husband.

• Break the fast of Hariyali Teej only after offering Arghya to the Moon. While breaking the fast, first of all, accept the Prasad offered in the puja and then eat food.

Hariyali Teej Puja

On the day of Hariyali Teej, women worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. They offer them green flowers, fruits, sweets and other offerings. After the puja, they swing on the swing and listen to the story of Teej.

Importance of Hariyali Teej

The festival of Hariyali Teej is a special festival for married women. This day is a symbol of love and faith for them. On this day, women keep fast for their husbands and pray for their long life. The festival of Hariyali Teej is a symbol of the renewal of nature. On this day, nature is filled with greenery and dense clouds rise in the sky. On this day women wear new clothes and do sixteen adornments. She likes to wear green coloured clothes because the green colour is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity.

Thakurani Teej The festival of Hariyali Teej is dedicated to the most revered Shri Radharani in the Shriji temple of Nathdwara. This day is called Thakurani Teej. This festival holds special significance in the Rajputana royal families of Rajasthan. It is also called Chhoti Teej.

Importance of Thakurani Teej: The festival of Thakurani Teej is a symbol of renewal and love of nature. On this day, nature is filled with greenery and dense clouds rise in the sky. On this day women wear new clothes and do sixteen adornments. She likes to wear green coloured clothes because the green colour is considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity.

Worship of Thakurani Teej: On the day of Thakurani Teej, women worship Shri Radharani in the Shreeji temple. They offer them green flowers, fruits, sweets and other offerings. After the puja, they swing on the swing and listen to the story of Teej.

Hariyali Teej is on Wednesday, August 07, 2024