What are the Teej (Hariyali) puja rituals?

Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.; Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.; Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.; Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.

What to eat on Teej (Hariyali)?

Ghewar, Sweets, After fast: full meal

What should you do on Teej (Hariyali)?

Wear green; Apply mehndi; Swing and sing

What should you avoid on Teej (Hariyali)?

Do not break fast before time; Avoid conflict; Do not disrespect the vrat

Which deity is worshipped on Teej (Hariyali)?

Teej (Hariyali) is dedicated to Parvati.

Teej (Hariyali) 2026 — Date & Puja Vidhi

Teej (Hariyali) Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon. Women dress in green, apply mehndi, and swing to celebrate the reunion of Shiva and Parvati.

Teej (Hariyali) Mythology & Legend

According to legend, Parvati observed 108 births to win Shiva as her husband. On Teej, she was reunited with him. Women observe the vrat for a happy married life and the longevity of their husbands. The green (hariyali) symbolises the monsoon and fertility.

Teej (Hariyali) Puja Rituals & Vidhi

Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.
Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.
Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.
Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.

Teej (Hariyali) Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ उमा महेश्वराय नमः

oṃ umā maheśvarāya namaḥ

Salutations to Uma and Maheshvara

Teej (Hariyali) Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Ghewar
●Sweets
●After fast: full meal

Teej (Hariyali) Regional Celebrations across India

Rajasthan(हरियाली तीज)

Swing, mehndi, processions

Uttar Pradesh(हरियाली तीज)

Same observance

Teej (Hariyali) Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Wear green
✓Apply mehndi
✓Swing and sing
✓Observe fast with devotion

Don'ts

✗Do not break fast before time
✗Avoid conflict
✗Do not disrespect the vrat

Teej (Hariyali) — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teej (Hariyali)?: Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon.
What are the Teej (Hariyali) puja rituals?: Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.; Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.; Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.; Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.
What to eat on Teej (Hariyali)?: Ghewar, Sweets, After fast: full meal
What should you do on Teej (Hariyali)?: Wear green; Apply mehndi; Swing and sing
What should you avoid on Teej (Hariyali)?: Do not break fast before time; Avoid conflict; Do not disrespect the vrat
Which deity is worshipped on Teej (Hariyali)?: Teej (Hariyali) is dedicated to Parvati.

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