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Hariyali Teej

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Hariyali Teej

Why it is celebrated

Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of the bright half of Sawan. It is believed that on this day, after Mata Parvati's long tapasya, Shiv ji accepted her as his wife. Women wear green, put on mehndi, swing on jhoolas and worship Shiv and Parvati.

The story

Parvati, daughter of Himalaya, the king of mountains, had given her heart to Shiv ji since childhood. Folk belief says she did tapasya for many lifetimes to win him, and in her 108th birth her devotion was fulfilled.

Parvati gave up every comfort and did hard tapasya in the forest. Through summer heat, winter cold and the rains, she stayed lost in meditation on Shiv ji. Moved by her unshakable devotion, Shiv ji accepted her as his other half on Sawan Shukla Tritiya.

Since then this day has been celebrated as the union of Shiv and Parvati. The green of Sawan, the gentle rain, the swings and the folk songs add to the joy. In Rajasthan, Teej Mata is taken out in a procession, and in home after home this festival of love and married life is celebrated.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning, wear green or new clothes and dress up; keep the fast as your health allows.
  2. Set up an idol or picture of Shiv ji, Mata Parvati and Ganesh ji.
  3. Offer suhaag items like bangles, bindi, mehndi and a chunari to Mata Parvati, and water, bel leaves and flowers to Shiv ji.
  4. Listen to the Teej katha and do the aarti of Shiv and Parvati.
  5. Swing on the jhoola, sing Sawan songs and take the blessings of elders. Share the sindhara gifts sent from your mother's home with the family.

Food

Ghevar, malpua, kheer and sweets from the sindhara.

Wishes to send

  • Happy Hariyali Teej! May the blessings of Shiv and Parvati fill your married life with love.

  • The green of Sawan, mehndi on your hands and joy in your heart. Many happy wishes on Teej.

  • May devotion like Mata Parvati's and patience like Shiv ji's keep your relationships strong. Happy Hariyali Teej.

  • May the swinging jhoolas and the songs of Sawan shower joy on your home. Teej wishes to you.

  • May love as sweet as ghevar and as gentle as the monsoon drizzle stay in your family. Greetings on Hariyali Teej.

  • May this festival of Shiv and Parvati's union bring fresh greenery to your life. Jai Shiv-Parvati!

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