In Hinduism, performing Puja, fasting, and worship is the way to reach closer to God. Devotion helps the devotee cross the ocean of life, with various customs and regional traditions in the Sanatan Hindu tradition connecting us to religion. All have the same objective: to devote the mind to the worship of God. The more one is immersed in worship, the more God’s grace is showered upon them. The most pious soul is the one who devotes their mind to the memories of God’s qualities.
Today, we delve into Hariyali Teej, a festival of worship and devotion to God. Celebrated every year on the third day of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month, Hariyali Teej is a significant festival in the Hindu calendar.
The Glory of Hariyali Teej
On Hariyali Teej, the ritual of special worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is described in the scriptures. Married women keep fast and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Gauri in a proper manner. According to religious beliefs, keeping the fast of Hariyali Teej prolongs the life of the husband and makes married life happy. Women do sixteen adornments, apply mehndi on their hands, swing, and sing lovely folk songs of Sawan.
Let’s explore the details of Hariyali Teej 2024, including the auspicious time for worship.
Hariyali Teej Festival 2024
Auspicious Time of Worship:
- Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month begins: August 6, 2024, at 7:52 pm
- Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month ends: August 7, 2024, at 10:05 pm
- Hariyali Teej 2024 Date: August 7, 2024, Wednesday
Story of Hariyali Teej Vrat
According to mythology, Mata Sati was reborn as Mata Parvati in the house of Himalaya Raj. Since childhood, Goddess Parvati had wished to have Lord Shiva as her husband. As she came of marriageable age, her father, Himalaya, started searching for a suitable groom.
One day, Narad Muni visited Parvat Raj Himalaya and, after listening to his concerns, suggested Lord Vishnu as a suitable groom. Himalaya Raj agreed to this proposal. However, knowing her father’s consent to marry her to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Parvati was worried because she wished to marry Lord Shiva. To fulfill her desire, she went to a secluded forest to perform penance.
In the forest, she made a Shivling from sand and began her rigorous penance. Pleased with her devotion, Lord Shiva blessed her wish to be fulfilled. When Parvat Raj Himalaya learned about his daughter’s thoughts, he agreed to marry her to Lord Shiva. Consequently, the marriage of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva took place, and since then, this day is celebrated as Hariyali Teej.
Hariyali Teej Puja Vidhi
On this day, married women should:
- Perform sixteen adornments and fast for the entire day.
- Apply mehendi as part of the adornments and wear green bangles.
- Visit a Shiva temple and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
- Light a large lamp of ghee in the temple.
- Chant the mantras of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva.
- After worship, donate Suhaag items to a married woman and a needy woman and take their blessings.
Hariyali Teej is a celebration of devotion, love, and divine blessings. Observing the rituals and fasting on this day brings married women closer to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, inviting their grace and ensuring a happy and prosperous married life. As we celebrate Hariyali Teej on August 7, 2024, let us immerse ourselves in the rituals and seek the blessings of the divine couple for a life filled with love, joy, and fulfillment.