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Hariyali Teej 2025: Date, Significance, Timings And Rituals, All You Need To Know
Hariyali Teej 2025: The auspicious festival of Hariyali Teej is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, celebrated primarily in the North Indian states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. On the day of Hariyali Teej, women observe nirjala vrat (fasting without water), wear green saris and similarly-coloured bangles -- believed to be the colour of the festival. In some parts of India, women also get together and listen to katha or folklore of Shiva and Parvati. This year, Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on July 27, Sunday. Significance The festival signifies the union of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. It is believed that Maa Parvati undertook 108 lifetimes of penance to win Lord Shiva's heart. On Hariyali Teej, that wish was fulfilled. The word "Haryali" means greenery and is attributed to the festival being celebrated in the monsoon season when the Earth turns green. The colour green signifies growth, fertility and prosperity. Hariyali Teej is also known as Chhoti Teej and Shravana Teej. Hariyali Teej 2025 Timings: As per Drik 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 on 26 July 2025 Tritiya Tithi Ends:10:41 PM on27 July 2025 Also Read | Here's How Much Andy Byron's Wife Could Get In Divorce After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Rituals Traditionally, married women observe fast and pray to be blessed with a life partner on this day. However, unmarried and single women can also pray to Lord Shiva and worship for better opportunities in life. Gifts are also exchanged between families, and married women visit their parents' house. They receive Sindhara, a basket of gifts with home-made sweets and bangles from their parents. Traditional Hariyali Teej food Like every Indian festival, Teej too is popular for traditional items like ghevar, a honeycomb-like dessert topped with cream and dry fruits and kheer. Other popular sweets offered during Teej are balushahi, shakkar para, and jalebi.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Sawan Somwar 2025: First Monday of Sawan today; know vrat katha, timings, shubh muhurat, importance, rituals and more
Sawan Somwar 2025: Sawan or Shravan maas (month) is an auspicious Hindu festival observed annually. During this period, Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings by keeping vrat (fasts). The vrat is observed on all Mondays during the Shravan month to please Lord Shiva. They are known as Shravan Somwar or Sawan Somwar Vrats. Sawan Somwar 2025: Devotees perform 'Abhishek' of Shivling on the first day of the Sawan month. (Ashish Maitra ANI) Also Read | Sawan 2025 full calendar: When is Shravan month beginning? Know first Sawan Somwar vrat date, shubh muhurat and more During the Sawan month, many devotees observe fasts during sixteen Mondays or Solah Somwar fasting from the first Somwar of the Sawan month. Devotees also worship Maa Parvati and seek her blessings. Today is the first Somwar/Monday of Sawan maas. If you and your loved ones are observing the festival, here's everything you need to know about it. Sawan Somwar 2025: Puja timings and shubh muhurat According to Drik Panchang, the first Monday of Sawan is July 14. Devotees can worship Lord Shiva on this day from the morning Brahma Muhurta to Pradosh Kaal. Here are all the timings you should know: Brahma Muhurta - 4:15 AM to 5 AM Abhijeet Muhurta - 11:59 AM to 12:55 PM Amrit Kaal - 11:21 PM 12:55 AM, July 15 Rahu Kaal - 7:16 AM to 9:00 AM Tithi Chaturthi - up to 11:59 PM Prohibited - 1:54 PM to 03:28 PM Sawan Somwar 2025: Significance and rituals Hindu devotees worship Lord Shiva during Sawan maas, especially on Mondays. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati during this time removes problems in married life. Unmarried girls also observe Sawan Somwar fasts with deep devotion, seeking blessings for an ideal life partner. The sacred vrat is believed to help dispel negative energies, ailments, and financial hardships. It is also observed for relief from health issues, child-related concerns, and prosperity. On this day, devotees especially offer prayers to the Shiv Linga by pouring water and offering Bel leaves as a mark of reverence. To observe the festival, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean, new clothes. Place the Shivlinga in the temple inside your house or visit a Shiva temple near your house to perform abhishek with water, milk, curd, ghee, honey and Gangajal. Bel leaves, aak-dhatura, and white flowers are also offered to Lord Shiva. Devotees should also chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' while performing rituals. Sawan Somwar 2025: Vrat Katha It is believed that a poor Brahmin couple were great devotees of Lord Shiva. They longed for a child, but despite years of worship, they remained childless. Disheartened, they prayed to Lord Shiva. Pleased with their devotion, he appeared before the couple and advised them to fast every Monday during Sawan with sincerity. The couple followed his words, offering water, Bel leaves, Dhatura, and performing evening Aarti with Bhog. By the end of Sawan, they were blessed, and soon a beautiful son was born to them.
