Hariyali Teej is an important festival in Hinduism. This festival is especially celebrated by married women, who observe a fast for the long life happiness, and prosperity of their husbands. Apart from this, unmarried girls also observe this fast to get the desired groom.

Hariyali Teej Time and Date

Hariyali Teej fast is observed on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of the month of Savan. This year this fast will be observed on Wednesday, 07 August 2024. On this day, women observe fast do 16 Shringar (worship), and dress up like bride. Green color has special significance in Shringar. Let us know the reason behind this.

Importance of Green Color

The green colour has great significance in Sanatan Dharma. It is considered a symbol of happiness, peace, greenery, progress, and good health. Therefore, the tradition of wearing green clothes on Hariyali Teej is very old.

Sawan and green color

Hariyali Teej is celebrated in the month of Sawan. As soon as Sawan arrives, greenery spreads all around in nature. That is why, women wear green colored saris and bangles on this festival. It is believed that worshiping wearing green clothes pleases Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.

green color in astrology

In astrology, every color is related to a planet. Green color is related to Mercury. Wearing green color strengthens Mercury in the horoscope and brings happiness in life. This year Hariyali Teej is falling on Wednesday, which is the day of Mercury. Therefore, green color becomes even more important on this day.

A special day for married women

Hariyali Teej is a special day for married women. They observe fast on this day and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with full devotion. They pray for the long life happiness and prosperity of their husbands. Also, women swing, sing folk songs, and dance.

Hariyali Teej fasting method

1. Get up early in the morning and take a bath.
2. Wear clean clothes and prepare for the puja.
3. Decorate the idols of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
4. Do the sixteen makeups and wear green clothes.
5. Listen to the Vrat Katha and do the Aarti of Lord Shiva.
6. Offer water to the moon at night and break the fast.

Special fast for unmarried girls

Unmarried girls also observe this fast so that they can get their desired groom. They also do Solah Shringar and wear green clothes. This fast increases their good fortune and they get a suitable life partner. This festival of Hariyali Teej is very important for all women. It not only expresses religious faith but also increases love and goodwill in the family. Green color has special significance on this festival and it brings happiness and prosperity in life.

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