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Mint
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hariyali Teej 2025: Date, Tritiya Tithi timings, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Rituals & how the festival is celebrated
Hariyali Teej 2025: Teej comes with the sound of traditional, authentic songs, the scent of mehendi and the excitement of wearing new clothes, green and red bangles and doing shringar. Fasting through the day, praying silently and chanting Gauri Shankar geet for a love that lasts a lifetime, with every ritual of singing, dancing and smiling, Teej becomes the heartbeat of every woman. It's not just a celebration but a living story, a story of love, devotion and tradition. Hariyali Teej isn't just a festival, it's a story of patience, strength and unwavering faith. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati observed intense penance for years to win Lord Shiva's love and acceptance. Her deep devotion and countless prayers were finally answered when Shiva accepted her as his partner. What makes Teej 2025 even more special is that it falls right in the heart of the Shravan season, when the energy of devotion is at its peak. With monsoon in full bloom, the spirit of the festival is amplified, from the lush greenery to the sacred songs echoing through homes. This year, women aren't just observing tradition; they're reconnecting with a story that celebrates inner power, loyalty and feminine grace. In a fast-moving world, Teej reminds us to pause, reflect and honour the strength that lies in love and prayer AsperDrik Panchang, the festival of Hariyali Teej will be observed on Sunday, 27 July 2025. The auspicious Tritiya Tithi timings are as follows: Tritiya Tithi Begins : 10:41 PM on26 July 2025 10:41 PM on26 July 2025 Tritiya Tithi Ends:10:41 PM on27 July 2025 Teej begins at sunrise as women dress in red or green sarees, wear bangles and mehendi, and prepare for the day with traditional shringar. An idol of Goddess Parvati is placed on a decorated platform with offerings like flowers, sweets and coconut. The puja starts with lighting a diya and chanting devotional songs. Vrat (fast without food) is performed by married women for their husband's well-being and by unmarried girls for a good life partner. The day is filled with folk songs, dancing, and swinging on decorated jhoolas. The puja ends with evening aarti and prasad, marking a celebration of devotion, strength and womanhood.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
2 booth level officers booked in Bihar for ‘corruption', ‘spreading misinformation'
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Bihar's Gaya district has been booked after a video reportedly showed him taking money from a voter in exchange for processing an enumeration form during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. Gaya SSP Anand Kumar confirmed that a complaint was received on Sunday regarding the incident at booth number 119 at Urdu Middle School, Nauranga, in Manpur block. An FIR has been registered against the BLO, Gauri Shankar, under Sections 173 and 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which deals with punishment for bribery, disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant, and offence relating to public servant being bribed, said the police. According to the complaint filed by Ruby Kumari, Mahila Prasar Padadhikari (Women Extension Officer) of Manpur, the BLO, Gauri Shankar, an assistant teacher at Urdu Middle School, Nauranga, was seen in a video engaging in a cash transaction with a voter. The video, which surfaced on Sunday, reportedly showed Shankar asking for and receiving money under the pretext of 'tea and refreshments' for processing the voter form. The complainant stated that 'such conduct is in clear violation of service norms'. In a similar incident, the Begusarai district administration has taken action against a BLO posted at Part Number 6 of Madarsa Fokania Nurpur (East) in the 144 Matihani Assembly constituency. According to the district administration, information was received regarding a viral video in which a BLO, a panchayat teacher, was purportedly seen sharing incorrect and misleading information regarding the ongoing SIR exercise on a private Hindi news channel. The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO)-cum-BDO, Barauni, and the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)-cum- Sub-Divisional Land Reforms Deputy Collector were directed to conduct an inquiry into the matter. 'Based on preliminary inquiry, an FIR has been registered against the BLO for sharing 'incorrect and misleading information' related to the electoral process on a media channel, failing to properly discharge his duties as a BLO, and displaying negligence in the conduct of the SIR. The teacher has been suspended with immediate effect and a new BLO has been appointed. Additionally, all forms collected by the said BLO are being re-examined by the Electoral Registration Officer, Matihani,' the Begusarai administration said.
