Hariyali Teej 2024: Date, Significance, Puja Shubh Muhurat - All You Need To Know

Hariyali Teej is a vibrant Hindu festival observed by married women in North Indian states of Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Presh and Bihar. Rajasthan’s Jaipur is famous for one of its well-known Teej festivities.

Timing

Hariyali Teej Festival typically falls during Hindu month of Sawan (July-August) and marks onset of monsoon season.

Significance

It is an auspicious festival marked by fasting, prayers, and sacred rituals offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for marital prosperity.

“Teej represents ties between wife Parvati and husband Shiva. festival commemorates Parvati’s unwavering dedication to her husband. When Indian women look for her blessings during Teej, y do so as a means of achieving a strong marriage — and a quality husband. Not only does Teej center around a strong marriage, but it also focuses on happiness and health of children,” states Haryana Art & Cultural Affairs.

Preparation

During celebration of Teej, women orn mselves in ir best green outfits and or accessories. To fancy well-set outfit, married women can be seen covered in versatile patterns of mehendi on ir hands and feet. Besides, dressing up, y sing festival songs and swing and swing fastened to a big tree branch.

Shubh Muharat

According to Drik Panchang, a well-known Hindu Calendar website, Shubh Muharat starts at 7:52 pm on August 6 and ends at 10:05 pm on August 7.

This year, Hariyali Teej Festival falls on August 7, 2024.