Why do brides wear green bangles in Saavan? Know the religious and astrological connection behind this

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Green bangles Significance: The month of Sawan is considered very special for the worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. In this month, Shiva devotees worship Bholenath and married women wish for the long life and happy married life of their husbands. As soon as Sawan arrives, a change is seen in the makeup of women. The tradition of wearing green bangles during this period is quite old. Especially married women consider it auspicious to wear green bangles in Saavan.

in the year 2026 Sawan The holy month of will start from Thursday, July 30 and will end on Friday, August 28. During this entire month, along with worshiping in Shiva temples, women also especially do sixteen adornments. Green bangles are considered a special part of this makeup. But have you ever wondered why only green bangles are worn in Sawan? Let us know.

The belief of green bangles is associated with Goddess Parvati.

According to religious beliefs, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Pleased with his penance, Lord Shiva accepted him as his husband. It is said that Mother Parvati had made the green color of nature a part of her makeup. Therefore, green color is associated with the beauty and prosperity of Saavan. For this reason, there is a tradition of married women wearing green bangles in Sawan. It is believed that wearing green bangles in Sawan brings blessings of Goddess Parvati and married women are blessed with unbroken good fortune. Women wear green bangles to wish for the long life of their husbands and the happiness and prosperity of their family.

Why is green color considered auspicious?

In Indian culture, green color is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity, greenery and new beginnings. When nature is filled with greenery in Saavan, this color becomes even more special. For married women, green bangles are not just a part of makeup, but also have religious sentiments associated with them. It is believed that green color is a symbol of positive energy and happiness in life. This is the reason why during Sawan, women give special importance to adornments like green saree, green bangles and green bindi.

Green color is associated with planet Mercury in astrology

In astrology, green color is considered to be related to the planet Mercury. Mercury is considered to be the planet responsible for intelligence, speech, business and logic. According to belief, using green color can increase the positive effects associated with the planet Mercury. For this reason, astrological beliefs are also prevalent regarding wearing green bangles in Saavan. It is believed that wearing green bangles strengthens the planet Mercury and brings happiness and prosperity in the family.

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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.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those subjects related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. The coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of the Akharas, the activities of the Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to the Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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