Hariyali Teej 7 August 2024

Hariyali Teej is a major Hindu festival, which is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. This festival is especially celebrated by women, this festival is considered a symbol of love, good fortune and prosperity. On this day, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshiped to maintain happiness and prosperity in married life. On this day, women keep a fast and pray for the long life and happy life of their husband. Hariyali Teej is especially celebrated with pomp in North India, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. The purpose of this festival is to show the respect of womanhood, love and the importance of nature, which strengthens family and cultural values in the society.

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Religious and Cultural Importance of Hariyali Teej:-

The religious and cultural significance of Hariyali Teej is very special. This festival is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Women especially celebrate this festival with great joy. The main purpose of Hariyali Teej is to attain happiness, prosperity and good fortune in married life by worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The religious significance of this Teej is associated with the story of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that on this day Goddess Parvati got Lord Shiva as her husband after rigorous penance. On this day, women observe fast for the long life of their husbands and to live a happy married life.

The cultural significance of Hariyali Teej is also very important. On this day, women wear colorful clothes, apply henna and swing while singing traditional songs. This festival is a symbol of respect for women in the society and their happiness. Various cultural programs, dance and music are organized on Hariyali Teej, which strengthens family and social relations. Hariyali Teej promotes happiness, love and prosperity in the life of women. This festival not only strengthens religious faith, but also cherishes the cultural heritage in the society.

Mythological story of Hariyali Teej:-

According to the story of Hariyali Teej, once in ancient times, a very big yagya was being held at the house of King Daksha. He invited all his daughters and sons-in-law to that yagya, but he did not invite his daughter Sati, due to which Sati decided to participate in the yagya without being invited. Sati went to the place of yagya where she was greatly insulted by her father. Being insulted by her father, Sati burnt her body in the yagya kund. When Lord Shiva came to know about this, his anger became very huge. He picked up Sati’s body in his arms and sat at one place and started wailing. Seeing all this, Lord Shiva’s sorrow echoed in the universe. After this, Sati’s soul was reborn as Parvati and Mother Parvati did a tough penance to get her beloved husband Shiva. After this penance, she got Lord Shiva as her husband. Remembering the story of this fast, women observe fast on the day of Hariyali Teej and wish for the long life of their husband and a happy married life. The importance of this fast is best to remember the love and dedication of Lord Shiva-Parvati.

Hariyali Teej Puja Vidhi:-

Wake up in the morning on the day of Hariyali Teej, take a bath and take a pledge to observe the fast by wearing clean clothes.
After that, after cleaning the place of worship, make an idol of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati from clay.
Now make them sit on a clean seat of red coloured cloth.
Place all the items of Suhaag in the Puja Thali and offer it to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
After that offer some sweets to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.
Now finish the Puja by reading the story of Hariyali Teej.
Finally, chant the mantras of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and perform their Aarti.
After the Puja is over, women should keep a Nirjala fast throughout the day and break their fast after performing Puja the next day.