Hariyali Teej 2026 Significance

Festival of Shiva Parvati's Divine Union

Hariyali Teej is celebrated by women in North Indian states, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. According to Drik Panchang, three famous Teej celebrated by women during Sawan and Bhadrapada months are Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej. Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej are special Teej as these fall during Shravana and Bhadrapada months. Shravana month and Bhadrapada months currently coincide with Varsha Ritu or monsoon period and the timing of these three Teej makes them more special to women folks.

Subject	Details
Date	15 August 2026
Day	Saturday
Paksha	Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Month	Shravan
Special feature	Auspicious for married women
Other names	Chhoti Teej, Shravana Teej, Sindhara Teej

Hariyali Teej is observed on the Tritiya of the Shukla Paksha during the holy month of Shravan. The festival is considered especially auspicious for married women, who observe a day long fast and pray for their husband's long life, good health, prosperity, success and a happy married life.

Date and Shubh Muhurat

Hariyali Teej 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The shubh muhurat for this day are as follows.

Muhurat	Time
Brahma Muhurat	4:50 am to 5:35 am
Abhijit Muhurat	12:17 pm to 1:08 pm
Vijaya Muhurat	2:51 pm to 3:42 pm
Godhuli Muhurat	7:06 pm to 7:29 pm
Amrit Kaal	8:18 pm to 9:53 pm

Special benefits are obtained by performing pooja during these muhurats. Brahma Muhurat is best for spiritual sadhana, while Abhijit and Vijaya Muhurat are considered extremely auspicious for pooja and vrat.

What Is Hariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the Tritiya of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. The festival is considered especially auspicious for married women. On this day women observe fast and pray for their husband's long life, good health, prosperity, success and a happy married life.

Symbol	Meaning
Hariyali	Greenery of nature
Vrat	Husband's long life
Pooja	Shiva Parvati grace
Mehendi	Suhaag and fortune
Jhoola	Joy and celebration

On this day devotees also worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and perform acts of charity in the hope of receiving their blessings. According to mythological beliefs, it was on the Tritiya of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan that Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his consort. Goddess Parvati had completed years of intense penance to have Lord Shiva as her husband. Hariyali Teej therefore symbolises love, devotion, trust and marital bliss.

Puranic Importance and Story

The Puranic importance of Hariyali Teej is extremely deep. It is believed that on this very day Lord Shiva, pleased with Goddess Parvati's intense penance, accepted her as his wife.

Element of story	Details
Goddess Parvati	Intense penance
Lord Shiva	Pleased and gave boon
Date	Shravan Shukla Tritiya
Symbol	Love and surrender
Result	Marital bliss

Despite being the daughter of Himalaya, Goddess Parvati performed severe austerities to have Lord Shiva as her husband. She would go to the forest and survive only on belpatra and fruits. Pleased with this penance, Lord Shiva gave her the boon that she would become his wife. This is why on Hariyali Teej married women observe fast and wish for their husband's long life and happy married life.

Sindhara Tradition and Family Relations

According to Drik Panchang, during Hariyali Teej married women visit their parents' home, wear new clothes preferably green Saree and bangles, prepare swings and use it in pair while singing Teej songs. Sindhara is a bucket of gift which is sent to the daughter and her in laws by the parents of married girl. Sindhara contains homemade sweets, Ghewar, Henna, bangles etc. Due to custom of gifting Sindhara to the daughter and her in laws during this Teej, Hariyali Teej is also known as Sindhara Teej.

Sindhara material	Details
Sweets	Homemade
Ghewar	Traditional
Henna	Symbol of suhaag
Bangles	Fortune
Other gifts	Family love

This tradition strengthens family love and relationships. Parents express their love for their daughter and the in laws, by accepting this gift, consider the daughter as part of their family.

Hariyali Teej Pooja Vidhi

The following method can be adopted for Hariyali Teej pooja.

1. After morning bath, wear clean clothes.

2. Worship Lord Shiva along with the entire Shiva family.

3. Perform Jalabhishek of the Shivling using Gangajal.

4. Offer water to Lord Shiva and the Shiva family.

5. Offer fresh clothes to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

6. Present Solah Shringar items to Goddess Parvati.

7. Offer bel patra, bhang, dhatura, shami flowers, sandalwood paste, akshat and fruits to Lord Shiva.

8. Recite the Vrat Katha.

9. Perform the aarti of Lord Shiva and seek blessings from married women by touching their feet, as per tradition.

Pooja material	Meaning
Gangajal	Purity
New clothes	Respect
Solah Shringar	Fortune
Bel patra	Dear to Shiva
Fruits	Nature's offering
Aarti	Devotional feeling

Reciting the Vrat Katha is an important part of Hariyali Teej pooja. Through this the complete fruit of the fast is obtained.

Tradition of Mehendi and Jhoolas

One of the most significant rituals of Hariyali Teej is applying mehendi to the hands of married women. Another is enjoying decorated jhoolas, where women gather to sing traditional folk songs.

Tradition	Importance
Mehendi	Suhaag and fortune
Jhoola	Joy and celebration
Folk songs	Cultural heritage
Green Saree	Nature and greenery

Applying mehendi is a symbol of suhaag. Swinging on jhoolas and singing songs awakens a feeling of joy and celebration among women.

Relation Between Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej

Hariyali Teej is also known as Chhoti Teej and Shravana Teej. Kajari Teej, which comes fifteen days after Hariyali Teej, is known as Badi Teej.

Teej	Date	Name
Hariyali Teej	Shravan Shukla Tritiya	Chhoti Teej
Kajari Teej	Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya	Badi Teej
Hartalika Teej	Bhadrapad Shukla Tritiya	Hartalika

All three Teej have their own special importance and women celebrate all of them with faith and devotion.

FAQ

When is Hariyali Teej 2026?

Hariyali Teej 2026 will be celebrated on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

What is the importance of Hariyali Teej?

This festival is auspicious for married women and is celebrated for husband's long life and happy married life.

What is Sindhara?

Sindhara is a gift basket that parents send to their daughter and in laws on Hariyali Teej.

What is the method of Hariyali Teej pooja?

Worship Shiva family, perform Jalabhishek, offer clothes and Solah Shringar, recite Vrat Katha and perform aarti.

What is the difference between Kajari Teej and Hariyali Teej?

Hariyali Teej is celebrated on Shravan Shukla Tritiya and Kajari Teej on Bhadrapad Krishna Tritiya.