Why we celebrate
Hariyali Teej is a monsoon festival of women, praying for marital bliss, marked by swings, green clothes and the worship of Shiva and Parvati.
Rajasthan regional tradition
Festival Profile
Hariyali Teej
Monsoon festival of women, praying for marital bliss, marked by swings and green clothes.
Hariyali Teej is a monsoon festival of women, praying for marital bliss, marked by swings, green clothes and the worship of Shiva and Parvati.
When
Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of the bright fortnight of Shravana (July-August).
Since when it is followed
The Teej tradition is ancient, tied to the monsoon season and Parvati's devotion.
Regional tradition
Who celebrates / for whom
Celebrated by women, especially in Rajasthan and North India.
Origin
The origin is the devotion of Goddess Parvati to Shiva, and the celebration of the green monsoon season.
Parvati devotion tradition
Key deities
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
How to celebrate
Women dress in green, swing on decorated swings, sing folk songs, and pray to Shiva and Parvati for marital bliss.
Rituals & offerings
Swinging, green attire, folk songs, and the puja of Shiva and Parvati.
Key facts
Hariyali Teej falls during the monsoon season, hence the name "green" Teej.
Regional tradition