When is Hariyali Teej, 14th or 15th August? Know the exact date and auspicious time

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Hariyali Teej 2026 Date: In Hindu religion, the festival of Hariyali Teej is considered very special and a symbol of faith for married women and unmarried girls. Every year on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month, this holy festival is celebrated with great pomp across the country. It is also known as ‘Chhoti Teej’. On this day, married women keep a fast for the long life of their husbands and a happy married life, while unmarried girls worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to get the desired groom. Since nature covers all surroundings with a green blanket during the month of Saavan, it is called Hariyali Teej.

This festival is mainly celebrated to commemorate the reunion of Mahadev and Mata Parvati. This year, there is confusion among the people regarding the date of Hariyali Teej whether the fast will be observed on 14th August or 15th August. Let us know about its exact date and the most auspicious time of worship according to the Panchang.

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. Due to the tradition of celebrating the festival according to Udaya Tithi, the fast and worship of Hariyali Teej will be done on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

• Auspicious time of puja: Will be from 7:29 am to 9:08 am.

What is the importance of Hariyali Teej?

Hariyali Teej is considered a symbol of the divine union of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. There is a religious belief that Mother Parvati had performed severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with her penance, Lord Shiva accepted her as his better half. Since then, the festival of Hariyali Teej is considered a symbol of love, dedication and unbreakable marital relationship. It is believed that by fasting and worshiping with devotion on this day, married women are blessed with unbroken good fortune, while unmarried girls get their wish of getting a suitable life partner fulfilled.

How to worship on Hariyali Teej?

On the day of Hariyali Teej, wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean or green colored clothes. After this, clean the worship place and install the idol or photo of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. Offer them flowers, bel leaves, fruits, sweets and makeup items. After worshiping as per rituals, listen or read the fast story of Hariyali Teej and finally perform the aarti of Shiva-Parvati. During the puja, it is considered auspicious to wish for the happiness and prosperity of the family, long life of the husband and happiness of married life.

What to do on Hariyali Teej?

On the day of Hariyali Teej, worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati ritually. Donate to needy people, offer suhaag material and observe the fast with devotion and restraint throughout the day. It is believed that by doing this, love remains in marital life and happiness, peace and prosperity reside in the house.

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