Hariyali Teej is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in several parts of India. Women traditionally observe the vrat, dress in green, adorn their hands with mehendi and bangles, and prepare for the festive puja. The festival is closely associated with Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
When Is Hariyali Teej 2026: August 14 or August 15?
Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan. In 2026, the festival will be observed on August 15 across India. It is especially popular in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and other parts of North India.
Hariyali Teej 2026 Date and Tithi Timings
According to Hindu Panchang calculations, the Tritiya Tithi begins at approximately 6:46 PM on August 14 and continues until around 5:28 PM on August 15, 2026.
Hariyali Teej 2026 Puja Muhurat
Devotees are advised to check their local Panchang for the precise Tritiya Tithi and puja muhurat in their city.
Hariyali Teej Puja Samagri List
- Pooja Thali
- Lamp
- Cotton wick
- Ghee or oil
- Incense sticks
- Kapoor
- Roli or Kumkum
- Turmeric
- Akshat means rice
- Mauli or Kalava
- Sandalwood
- Flower
- Garland
- Fruit
- Coconut
- Betel leaf
- Cloves and Cardamom
- Vase
- Clean water
- Sweets or prasad
Which of these items are necessary may depend on your home's puja traditions, so it's best to ask your elders beforehand.
Hariyali Teej 2026 Puja Vidhi
Prepare the puja space : Clean the area and place a small chowki or platform covered with a red or green cloth.
Place the deities: Set up idols or pictures of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha together at the puja altar.
Make the offerings: Offer akshat, roli, chandan, flowers, durva grass and belpatra to the deities with devotion.
Decorate Goddess Parvati: Adorn Maa Parvati with Solah Shringar items such as bangles, sindoor, bindi and, if available, a new saree or chunni.
Prepare the bhog: Offer milk, curd, honey, ghee and traditional sweets such as ghevar or other seasonal mithai to the deities.
Perform the aarti: Light a diya and incense sticks, then perform the aarti of Shiva and Parvati with family members.
Read the Teej Vrat Katha: Recite or listen to the Hariyali Teej vrat katha as part of the puja rituals. The fast is traditionally continued until the prescribed time.
Seek blessings: Married women traditionally take blessings from elders and may exchange sindoor, bangles and sweets with other women as part of the festivities.
Hariyali Teej Vrat Rules and Fasting Rituals
Nirjala Vrat: This is the most rigorous form of fasting, in which devotees abstain from both food and water from sunrise until the puja and vrat katha are completed.
Phalahar Vrat: A comparatively easier form of fasting that allows devotees to have fruits, milk and water during the day if they cannot observe a strict waterless fast.
Why Is Hariyali Teej Celebrated?
In Hindu tradition, Hariyali Teej is linked to the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to popular belief, Maa Parvati performed intense penance and observed fasting for 108 years to demonstrate her devotion and attain Lord Shiva as her husband.
- Symbol of marital bond: The festival commemorates the union of Shiva and Parvati and is seen as a celebration of love, devotion and marital harmony.
- Vrat and prayers: Married women traditionally observe the Hariyali Teej vrat and pray for the well-being, happiness and prosperity of their families.
- Significance of green: Celebrated during Shravan, Hariyali Teej coincides with the monsoon when greenery covers the landscape. This gives the colour green special importance during the festival.
- Traditional celebrations: Women often dress in green outfits, wear green bangles, apply mehendi, sing traditional songs and enjoy swings as part of the festivities.
