What to do and what not to do on Hariyali Teej? Married women must know these rules

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Hariyali Teej 2026 Date:The fast of Hariyali Teej is considered very special for married women. On this day, women worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and wish for the long life of their husbands, happy married life and prosperity of the family. There is also a special tradition of wearing green clothes and bangles on this day. According to religious belief, on the day of Hariyali Teej, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with the devotion and penance of Mother Parvati, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. Therefore, worshiping Shiva-Parvati on this day is believed to maintain happiness and peace in marital life and increase love in marital relationship.

Exact date of Hariyali Teej 2026

According to Drik Panchang, Tritiya Tithi of Sawan Shukla Paksha will start on 14 August 2026 at 6:46 PM and will end on 15 August 2026 at 5:28 PM. According to Udaya Tithi, the fast and worship of Hariyali Teej will be done on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

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What should be done on Hariyali Teej?

Worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati

Worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on the day of Hariyali Teej is considered most important. During the puja, offer water and Belpatra to Shivalinga. Offer wedding material to Goddess Parvati. After this, listen or read the story of Teej fast and pray to Lord Shiva-Parvati for a happy married life.

wear green clothes

Green color is considered to have special significance on Hariyali Teej. On this day women wear green saree, suit or other traditional clothes. Wearing green bangles is also considered auspicious. According to religious belief, green color is a symbol of greenery, prosperity and new beginnings.

Donate wedding supplies

It is considered auspicious to give wedding material to married women on Hariyali Teej. You can donate bangles, bindi, vermilion, mehendi or clothes to a needy woman. By doing this it is believed that one will get the blessings of Goddess Parvati.

Must listen to the story of Teej

Women observing fast must listen to the story of Hariyali Teej during puja. It is believed that by listening to the story, the importance of the fast is fulfilled and one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.

Pray for happiness and peace at home

Hariyali Teej is considered important not only for the long life of the husband but also for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the entire family. Therefore, during the puja, one should pray for the happiness, prosperity of the family and good health of all the members.

What should not be done on Hariyali Teej?

Don’t let your mind wander in worship

The mind should be kept calm while worshiping on the day of Hariyali Teej. Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati should be worshiped with full devotion and faith. It is considered auspicious to worship the puja wholeheartedly instead of completing it in a hurry considering it merely a tradition.

Do not quarrel or speak ill of anyone

An atmosphere of peace should be maintained in the house on the days of fasting and puja. It is not considered auspicious to quarrel with anyone, get angry or abuse anyone on this day. Try to remain calm throughout the day and behave lovingly with family members.

Do not insult women and elders

Hariyali Teej is the festival of worship of Goddess Parvati. Therefore, on this day one should not insult any woman or misbehave with the elders of the house.

Religious importance of Hariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej is celebrated in the month of Sawan. The month of Sawan is considered dedicated to Lord Shiva and Hariyali Teej falling during this period is linked to the union of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva. On this festival, women consider Mother Parvati as their ideal and wish for unbroken good fortune and happy married life.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

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