Festival 2039 · Monsoon festival of Shiva and Parvati (Shravana Shukla Tritiya)
Hariyali Teej 2039
Sunday, 24 July 2039
Tithi begins: Sat 23 Jul, 3:17 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sun 24 Jul, 3:31 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 2039?
Hariyali Teej 2039 falls on Sunday, 24 July 2039. The tithi begins Sat 23 Jul, 3:17 PM IST and ends Sun 24 Jul, 3:31 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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