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Hariyali Teej


Hariyali Teej: A beautiful festival dedicated to mighty Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Hariyali Teej is a glorious festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Shiva is the ultimate godhead of Hindu cosmology. He removes all the pains and longings of devotees blessing them with only happiness. Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Shiva is the supreme divinity cherished on Hariyali Teej. She blesses devotees with happy marital life and eternal bliss. 

Significance of Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is one of the most significant festivals in the Vedic realm. It is one of the most significant festivals in the North Indian states especially Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. There are three Teej celebrated- Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, and Hartalika Teej. This Teej is one of the most rejuvenating festivities that occur in Shrawan month. The beautiful festival is revered on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Shravan month. Hariyali Teej is also known as Choti Teej as right after fifteen days of it comes Kajari Teej which is the Badi Teej. A prominent legend linked with Hariyali Teej narrates that this pious festival signifies the ultimate reunion of Lord Shiva and Parvati. They got together on this day after years of separation and solace from each other. 

How to celebrate Hariyali Teej?
Hariyali Teej is celebrated by devoting prayers and performing pujas for mighty Shiva and Parvati. Married women get ready wearing green or red saree and perform solah shringar. They visit their parent's homes too as a ritual of this festival. The married women's parents give the sindhara that has sweets, savouries, clothing, and jewellery. Gifting Heena, ghewar, special sweets and shringar items is also a notable part of Hariyali Teej. 

Boons of celebrating Hariyali Teej
Here are a few prominent windfalls of celebrating Hariyali Teej:

  • ● Hariyali Teej blesses with the miraculous boons of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
  • ● The glorious festival brings immense harmony and neverending prosperity to life.
  • ● The festival cherishes life with marital bliss.
  • ● Married women are blessed with happy marital life and healthy progeny.
  • ● Unmarried girls are blessed with a good groom and happy life.
  • ● It brings peace and absolute tranquillity to life.


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