Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat and Significance
Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on August 15. Learn Tritiya Tithi timings, simple puja method, fasting guidance, festival traditions and its connection with Shiva and Parvati.
Hariyali Teej 2026
Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
The festival is observed on Shravan Shukla Tritiya and is also known as Shravani Teej or Sindhara Teej. It is especially celebrated across Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and other parts of northern India.
Hariyali Teej 2026 at a Glance
- Date: August 15, 2026
- Day: Saturday
- Tritiya Tithi begins: Around 6:46 PM on August 14
- Tritiya Tithi ends: Around 5:28 PM on August 15
- Lunar month: Shravan
- Worship: Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva
These timings are based on a New Delhi Panchang reference. Local timings can vary slightly, so check your city’s Daily Panchang before using a location-specific puja time.
Why Hariyali Teej Is Celebrated
Hariyali Teej arrives during the monsoon, when the land becomes green and the natural world appears renewed.
The festival is traditionally associated with Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Devotees worship them as symbols of commitment, patience, mutual respect and harmony in family life.
Cultural celebrations commonly include green clothing, mehendi, swings, folk songs, gatherings and festive foods such as ghevar. Rajasthan is especially known for colourful Teej processions and public celebrations.
The festival should not be understood only as a ritual performed by married women. Its broader values—steadiness, dignity, affection and responsible partnership—are meaningful for everyone.
Simple Hariyali Teej Puja Vidhi
Clean the worship area and place an image of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva respectfully.
Offer water, flowers, fruit, incense and a safely placed lamp. Green leaves, clothes or decorations may be used to represent the monsoon and natural renewal.
You may chant:
Om Gauryai Namah
and
Om Namah Shivaya
After the prayer, reflect on how patience, honesty and mutual respect can be strengthened in relationships.
Expensive decorations are not necessary. A simple puja performed with attention and respectful conduct is sufficient.
Hariyali Teej Vrat
Fasting traditions differ by region and family.
Some devotees observe a full fast, while others consume fruit, water or one simple meal. A strict waterless fast should not be treated as compulsory or as proof of stronger devotion.
Children, teenagers, pregnant people, those taking medication and people with medical conditions should not undertake a strict fast without appropriate family or medical guidance.
Someone unable to fast may still observe Hariyali Teej through prayer, simple food, charity and respectful behaviour.
Traditional Celebrations
Hariyali Teej celebrations may include:
- applying mehendi,
- wearing green or colourful clothes,
- using flower-decorated swings,
- singing traditional monsoon songs,
- visiting family and friends,
- offering sweets and fruit,
- worshipping Goddess Parvati.
Green represents the freshness and abundance of the rainy season. The swings and songs express the happiness associated with the arrival of the monsoon.
Hariyali Teej and Independence Day
In 2026, Hariyali Teej falls on August 15, the same date as India’s Independence Day.
Both occasions can be observed respectfully without confusing their distinct meanings: Independence Day is a national commemoration, while Hariyali Teej is a religious and seasonal festival.
For other important dates during the month, read the complete Sawan 2026 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Hariyali Teej in 2026?
Hariyali Teej falls on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
When does Tritiya Tithi begin and end?
For New Delhi, Tritiya begins at approximately 6:46 PM on August 14 and ends around 5:28 PM on August 15.
Which deities are worshipped?
Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva are traditionally worshipped.
Is fasting compulsory?
No. Fasting is voluntary and should be adjusted according to health and family tradition.
