Festival 2026 · Monsoon festival of Shiva and Parvati (Shravana Shukla Tritiya)
Hariyali Teej 2026
Saturday, 15 August 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Fri 14 Aug, 6:48 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 15 Aug, 5:30 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej falls on Shravana Shukla Tritiya and celebrates the union of Shiva and Parvati and the greenery of the monsoon. Women, especially in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Haryana, fast, sing folk songs and swing on decorated jhoolas.
Green clothes and bangles and mehndi are part of the festival, and mothers often send sindhara (gifts) to married daughters.
How it is observed
- Fasting for marital happiness (often nirjala).
- Shiva-Parvati puja with bel patra, fruit and sweets.
- Wearing green, applying mehndi and swinging on jhoolas.
- Sindhara gifts from the mother's home.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Hariyali Teej in 2026?
Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The tithi begins Fri 14 Aug, 6:48 PM IST and ends Sat 15 Aug, 5:30 PM IST (Delhi).
How is Hariyali Teej different from Hartalika Teej?
Hariyali Teej is in Shravana (monsoon) and celebrates greenery; Hartalika Teej is in Bhadrapada, about a month later, and is a stricter fast.
Why does the date of Hariyali Teej change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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