Hariyali
Teej
2026

Hariyali Teej is considered to be the most auspicious day to worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Married women observe a rigorous fast and seek blessings for their husbands health and longevity. Hariyali Teej also marks the start of monsoon season.

When is Hariyali Teej in 2026? Date, Timings & Muhurat

Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month. It is observed two days before Nag Panchami.

Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026

Tritiya Tithi Begins: 06:46 PM on Aug 14, 2026

Tritiya Tithi Ends: 05:28 PM on Aug 15, 2026

Auspicious Pooja Window: Morning after sunrise through 05:28 PM, before Tritiya Tithi ends

What is Hariyali Teej? Significance of Hariyali Teej 2026

Hariyali Teej is celebrated in the monsoon season and is also referred to as "Sawan Teej" or "Choti Teej". This day celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Goddess Parvati performed intense prayers (tapsaya) to marry Shiva. It is believed that on this day, her prayers fulfilled her wished and the couple reunited for the marriage.

Women, specially married and newly married observe fast on this day for sweetness in the married life.

Unmarried girls also observe fast on this day for a partner of their wishes.

Green colour dominates on this day as "Hariyali" refers to greenery symbolizing the green plants and trees in the monsoon season.

Hariyali Teej Puja Vidhi

The Puja Vidhi for Hariyali Teej is simple to follow. Although people follow different rituals, we have curated the list of steps that are commonly followed across different regions -

1. Wake up early, if possible in the Brahma Muhurat (2 hours before the sunrise, check your Brahma Muhurata here - Drik Panchang)
2. Clean your house.
3. Take a bath and wear green saree with traditional Jewellery.
4. Setup the chowki with a red or white cloth placed over it.
5. Place the idols or images of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. A lot of people also creates the idols using clay or atta (wheat flour) in their homes.
6. Light a ghee or oil (mustard oil) deeya on the right side of the chowki.
7. Tie the kalawa on a copper kalash and place it near the chowki.
8. Put betel nut, kumkum, haldi and Ganga jal on the kalash.
9. Take a Sankalp or vow to offer your prayers with sincerity.
10. Start the Puja by reciting the Ganesha Aarti.
11. Offer Ganga Jal to the idols.
12. Read or listen to the Hariyali Teej Vrat Katha.
13. Observe the Hariyali Teej fast during the day.
14. In the evening, after the moon is visible, break the fast and offer the festive food to family members.

Hariyali Teej special foods and recipes

Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, Ghewar is prepared on the day of Hariyali Teej. Ghewar is the signature Teej sweet in Rajasthan and is exchanged as a gift during the festival. It is a round shaped sweet made from ghee, maida (refined wheat flour), and sugar syrup.

UP and Bihar

In UP and Bihar, Sweet gujiya stuffed with khoya and dry fruit, along with sattu-based snacks are prepared on the day of Hariyali Teej.

Other states in North India

Soft, syrup-dipped malpua and rice kheer are common festive sweets prepared for family and guests once the vrat ends.

Regional Observances of Hariyali Teej

Rajasthan

Hariyali Teej is majorly celebrated in the state of Rajasthan. In Jaipur, a royal procession in carried out with the idol of Teej Mata through the city of Old Jaipur. Hariyali Teej is also celebrated as Sinjara or Sindhara Teej. Sindhara (सिंधारा) 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 (घेवर), Henna, bangles etc.

Teej Melas are organized locally for womens, where various games like mehendi, tambola etc. are organized and food for children. Swings are also arranged for women.

Haryana

Hariyali Teej celebration in Haryana is quite similar to that of Rajasthan. Womens welcome the monsoon season and fairs (melas) are organized with swings and folk dances.

Uttar Pradesh

In UP, married womens visits their matrimonial homes and receive sinjhara gifts from their parents. Womens gather together and sing Teej songs and swings in the gardens.

Bihar

In Bihar women keep the Hariyali Teej fast for the long life of their husbands. The womens gather together and sing songs on Hariyali Teej.

Hariyali Teej vs Kajari Teej vs Hartalika Teej: What Is the Difference

Many people search for the difference between Teej festivals because three major Teej celebrations occur within a few weeks of each other during the monsoon season.

Hariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month. It is observed to celebrate the reunion of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva as well the onset of monsoon.

Kajari Teej

Kajari Teej falls on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. It is also known as Badi Teej and is observed for protection from evil and prosperity in life. In 2026. Kajari Teej will be observed on Monday, 31 August.

Hartalika Teej

Hartalika Teej falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. It comes one month after the Hariyali Teej. In 2026, Hartalika Teej will be celebrated on Monday, 14 September.