Hariyali Teej 2025: Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Puja at Home
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As the monsoon-laden winds of Sawan sweep across the land, they bring with them one of the most cherished festivals for Hindu women-Hariyali Teej. Celebrated with joy, devotion, and vibrant tradition, this festival symbolises love, marital harmony, and spiritual strength.
Dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiv , this festival celebrates their divine reunion after Parvati’s intense penance. It is believed that worshipping the divine couple on this day brings blessings of a long, fulfilling marriage. While married women observe this vrat for their husband's well-being, unmarried girls fast with the hope of finding an ideal life partner.
The Green Glow of Tradition
Green is the color of the day-green sarees, bangles, and solah shringar (the 16 elements of adornment) take center stage. This vibrant hue represents prosperity, fertility, and new beginnings, mirroring the lushness of the monsoon season.
How to Perform Hariyali Teej Puja at Home (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s a simple way to do the Hariyali Teej Puja at home:
A Festival Rooted in Devotion
Hariyali Teej isn't just a ritual-it’s a celebration of nature, womanhood, love, and unwavering faith. Whether you're observing the fast or just soaking in the festivities, it’s a reminder that spiritual joy often blooms with the monsoon.
So, dress up, pray with heart, and let the green of Teej brighten your soul this Sawan.
When Is Hariyali Teej 2025 ?
This year, Hariyali Teej falls on Sunday, July 27, 2025, coinciding with the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the sacred month of Sawan.
What Makes Hariyali Teej Special?
Dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiv , this festival celebrates their divine reunion after Parvati’s intense penance. It is believed that worshipping the divine couple on this day brings blessings of a long, fulfilling marriage. While married women observe this vrat for their husband's well-being, unmarried girls fast with the hope of finding an ideal life partner.The Green Glow of Tradition
Green is the color of the day-green sarees, bangles, and solah shringar (the 16 elements of adornment) take center stage. This vibrant hue represents prosperity, fertility, and new beginnings, mirroring the lushness of the monsoon season. How to Perform Hariyali Teej Puja at Home (Step-by-Step Guide)
Here’s a simple way to do the Hariyali Teej Puja at home:
- Start Early: Bathe before sunrise and light a ghee lamp in your home temple. Take a vow to observe the nirjala fast (no food or water).
- Dress Traditionally: Wear green clothes and complete solah shringar.
- Prepare the Puja Area: Clean the space with cow dung (if available) and sprinkle Ganga jal for purification.
- Set Up the Chowki: Place idols or pictures of Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. You may also shape them using clean clay or sand.
- Offerings and Rituals: Bathe Shiv with Ganga jal and Panchamrit. Offer items like bel leaves, dhatura, betel nut, sweets, fruits, rice, and makeup items to Parvati.
- Read the Vrat Katha: Listen or read the Hariyali Teej story to understand the significance of the fast.
- Perform the Aarti: Sing the aarti with devotion.
- Immersion the Next Day: On the next morning, immerse the idols and offerings in a clean water source or river.
A Festival Rooted in Devotion
Hariyali Teej isn't just a ritual-it’s a celebration of nature, womanhood, love, and unwavering faith. Whether you're observing the fast or just soaking in the festivities, it’s a reminder that spiritual joy often blooms with the monsoon.So, dress up, pray with heart, and let the green of Teej brighten your soul this Sawan.
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