Hariyali Teej 2025: Date, Puja Timing, Significance, Rituals and Celebrations
🗓️ Hariyali Teej 2025 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: 10:41 PM on Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 10:41 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025
Introduction to Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej, also known as Shingara Teej, is a vibrant and spiritually significant festival celebrated predominantly in North Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. Falling during the monsoon month of Shravana (Sawan), Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and symbolizes marital bliss, devotion, and the onset of greenery and fertility brought by monsoon rains.
This year, Hariyali Teej will be observed on Sunday, July 27, 2025, as per the Hindu Panchang. The Tritiya Tithi, which is the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravana, begins on July 26 at 10:41 PM and ends on July 27 at 10:41 PM.
Significance of Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej holds deep spiritual meaning for married and unmarried women alike:
- For Married Women: It is a day of fasting and prayers for the long life, prosperity, and well-being of their husbands.
- For Unmarried Women: It is an occasion to seek a good life partner by worshipping Goddess Parvati, who is considered the symbol of devotion and feminine power.
The word ‘Hariyali’ means greenery, which aligns with the lush landscapes of the Sawan month, while ‘Teej’ refers to the third day of the lunar fortnight.
It is believed that on this day, Goddess Parvati finally united with Lord Shiva after 108 births of penance and dedication, making it an auspicious day for women to seek similar harmony and love in their marital lives.
Hariyali Teej 2025 Puja Timings and Tithi
- Festival Day: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Begins: 10:41 PM on July 26, 2025
- Tritiya Tithi Ends: 10:41 PM on July 27, 2025
The main Puja and fasting rituals are observed during the day on Sunday, July 27, as the Tithi is active for the full day.
Rituals and Traditions
🌸 1. Fasting (Vrat)
Women, especially married ones, observe a strict Nirjala Vrat (without food and water) to pray for their husband’s longevity and health. This vrat is symbolic of the Tapasya performed by Goddess Parvati.
🌼 2. Sindhara and Shringar
The festival is also called Shingara Teej, where ‘Sindhara’ (gifts from the woman’s parental home) is sent. These include:
- Green bangles
- Mehendi (henna)
- New clothes (preferably green sarees or lehengas)
- Sweets like ghewar
- Beauty items (make-up, kumkum, bindi)
Women dress up in green attire, apply mehendi on their hands, and adorn themselves with traditional jewelry. The look is completed with 16 Shringars (Solah Shringar)—symbolizing feminine beauty and divinity.
🌳 3. Swinging on Jhulas
In rural and urban settings alike, decorated swings (jhulas) are tied on trees and women enjoy swinging while singing folk songs related to Teej and monsoon. These represent joy, youth, and the beauty of nature.
🛕 4. Teej Puja
Women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati using:
- Fresh flowers
- Durva grass
- Fruits and sweets (especially Ghewar)
- Sacred water and milk
The Teej katha (story of Teej) is recited during the puja to understand the spiritual importance of the vrat.
Hariyali Teej Celebrations in Different States
🏯 Rajasthan
Hariyali Teej is celebrated grandly in Jaipur, with a traditional Teej Mata procession involving decorated elephants, horses, folk musicians, and dancers. Thousands of tourists and locals gather to witness this vibrant event. The Teej Mata idol is taken out from the City Palace.
🕌 Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Women observe vrat, gather in groups to sing folk songs, and apply mehendi. Temples are decorated, and women offer special prayers.
🛕 Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
In cities like Indore, Gwalior, and Bhopal, community celebrations include swing competitions, dance, and mehendi contests. Traditional delicacies like Ghewar, Gujiya, and Kheer are shared.
🛐 Haryana
The state government organizes Teej fairs, especially in Kurukshetra and Panchkula. Cultural shows, fairs, and crafts exhibitions add a vibrant touch.
Food and Sweets on Hariyali Teej
Even though many women fast without food or water, after the vrat is over, special sweets and delicacies are shared with family and neighbors. Popular festive foods include:
- Ghewar – The signature Teej sweet
- Kheer
- Besan Laddoo
- Puris and Sabzi
- Gujiya
Folk Songs and Cultural Programs
Hariyali Teej is a celebration of womanhood, love, and joy. Folk songs, often sung in regional dialects, express themes of:
- Separation and longing (viraha)
- Monsoon joy
- Devotion to Lord Shiva
- Sisterhood and festivities
In several regions, cultural programs, dance performances, Teej-themed dramas, and beauty competitions are organized in community centers and temples.
Symbolism of Monsoon and Nature
Hariyali Teej beautifully synchronizes with the monsoon season, where lush greenery, blooming flowers, and rain symbolize fertility, growth, and the nurturing aspects of nature. It also aligns with agricultural cycles, when farmers start sowing crops in many parts of India.
Spiritual Meaning
- Represents divine feminine strength and the spiritual power of devotion.
- Highlights the importance of marital fidelity and family prosperity.
- Offers a time for inner reflection, prayer, and joy in feminine circles.
Tips for Observing Hariyali Teej 2025
- Wake up early and bathe before sunrise.
- Wear green traditional attire and apply mehendi.
- Create a decorated altar with idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
- Observe Nirjala Vrat with full devotion.
- Recite the Hariyali Teej Vrat Katha.
- Engage in group prayers and bhajans.
- Break the fast only after offering water to the Moon and completing the evening puja.
Conclusion
Hariyali Teej is not just a religious observance but a cultural festivity filled with color, devotion, and joy. In 2025, as the festival falls on Sunday, July 27, it offers a weekend opportunity for grand community celebrations. Whether it’s for spiritual reflection or cultural expression, Hariyali Teej continues to unite women across India in shared joy, tradition, and faith.
