Hariyali Teej 2025: Date, rituals, do's and don'ts, and the spiritual significance of green

Economic Times

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Synopsis Hariyali Teej 2025: Hariyali Teej, a festival for married women, will be celebrated on July 27, 2025. Women will pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for their husbands' well-being. They will observe specific rituals, including fasting and wearing green attire. Certain foods and activities will be avoided. The festival welcomes the monsoon season and celebrates fertility. Hariyali Teej 2025: Hariyali Teej is a cherished festival primarily observed by married women in devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated with deep spiritual significance, it is a day when women pray for the health, happiness, and longevity of their husbands. This festival also welcomes the monsoon season, bringing lush greenery and rejuvenation to the earth.
ADVERTISEMENT In 2025, Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27. The Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:41 PM on July 26 and ends at 10:41 PM on July 27. Women observing the fast follow specific customs and guidelines throughout the day. Rise Early: Women should wake before sunrise, ideally during Brahma Muhurat, a time considered extremely sacred for rituals.
Follow Shubh Muhurat: All prayers and ceremonies should be performed at the most auspicious time.
Stay Positive: Refrain from negativity, gossip, or harmful speech.
Observe with Faith: Those who fast should refrain from food and water throughout the day, keeping their devotion and intentions pure.
Fast Only If You Believe: The vrat (fast) should be undertaken with genuine faith and willingness.
Dress Traditionally: Wearing traditional attire and applying Solah Shringar (sixteen adornments) is encouraged to honor marital devotion.
Stay Hydrated (For Expectant Mothers): Pregnant women may drink coconut water or fresh juice if necessary for health. Avoid Specific Foods: Spicy, non-vegetarian, or tamasic (heavy or impure) foods should be avoided.
Skip Certain Colors: Refrain from wearing black, white, grey, or cream-colored clothing.
Don't Engage in Conflict: Avoid arguments or speaking harshly to others.
No Tamasik Activities: Keep away from laziness, negative influences, or distractions from the day's spiritual focus.
No Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden.
Maintain Celibacy: Observing purity and celibacy during the fast is considered essential.
Avoid Daytime Naps: Sleeping during the day while fasting is considered inauspicious.
The term Hariyali translates to 'greenery,' symbolizing the vibrancy and fertility of nature during the monsoon. On this occasion, women adorn themselves in green clothing and bangles—both of which carry symbolic value.Green is associated with growth, fertility, harmony, and prosperity. Wearing green bangles on this day is not just a tradition but a spiritual expression of a woman's dedication to her marriage. These bangles are believed to invite positivity, peace, and divine blessings into one's life. The gentle sound they produce serves as a constant reminder of a woman's strength, elegance, and unwavering faith.
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