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7 days ago
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Hariyali Teej 2025: Significance, Date, And Fasting Rules For First-Timers
This year, Hariyali Teej falls on a Ravi Yoga, making it even more special. Here's what first-time observers need to know to celebrate and fast the right way Hariyali Teej is celebrated with deep devotion and enthusiasm across many parts of India. The festival marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is especially observed by married women. It is believed that keeping a fast on this day brings happiness, peace, and longevity to one's married life. Women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with complete devotion, praying for love, harmony, and the well-being of their husbands. Hariyali Teej is among the most important fasts observed by women for a blissful marital life. Ravi Yoga, considered highly auspicious. If you are observing the Hariyali Teej fast for the first time, here's everything you need to know. Hariyali Teej Date As per the Vedic calendar, the Sawan Shukla Tritiya Tithi will begin at 10:41 PM on Saturday, July 26, and end at 10:41 PM on Sunday, July 27. Based on Udaya Tithi (sunrise), the festival will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27. Hariyali Teej holds great spiritual importance. It is believed that Goddess Parvati performed intense penance to marry Lord Shiva, and her devotion was fulfilled on this day. Women observe this fast to seek Goddess Parvati's blessings for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. In many Indian states, especially in northern India, the festival is celebrated with much festivity, music, and traditional rituals. During the puja, devotees offer makeup and beauty items (shringar) to Goddess Parvati. Some of the essential items include a green or red saree and chunari, vermilion (sindoor), bangles, bindi, comb, bichua (toe rings), shells (shankh), kumkum, mehndi, mirror, and perfume. These offerings symbolise a woman's marital happiness and devotion. Traditionally, the Hariyali Teej fast is observed nirjala (without water). However, if that is not physically possible, one may opt for a phalahar (fruit) fast instead. Wearing green is considered highly auspicious on this day. So, try to include green in your attire, be it your saree, bangles, or bindi. Applying henna (mehndi) on your hands is also considered important, as it is believed to attract special blessings from Goddess Parvati. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Every curse will be ineffective: Perform worship this way on Yogini Ekadashi
A person afflicted by a curse given in a moment of intense anger—especially when someone's soul is deeply hurt—never attains peace or happiness. Not even gods are immune to the effects of a curse. In the Mahabharata era, Gandhari's curse upon Lord Krishna led to the complete submergence of the city of Dwarka in the ocean 36 years later. According to celebrity astrologer Parduman Suri, if a person feels that their life's progress is hindered due to someone's curse or if conflicts within the family never seem to end, then observing a fast on Yogini Ekadashi can help one attain freedom from all such curses. Yogini Ekadashi falls on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Ashadha. As per the Vedic calendar, the Ekadashi tithi will begin at 7:18 AM on June 21 and end at 4:28 AM on June 22. Based on the rising moon (Udaya Tithi), Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on June 21. In ancient times, a man suffering from leprosy was freed from a king's curse by observing the Yogini Ekadashi fast, as told by Sage Markandeya. Yogini Ekadashi is especially dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day is said to absolve a person of all sins. It purifies one's mind, speech, and actions and invokes the blessings of the divine. Yogini Ekadashi Puja Procedure * Before beginning the fast, read or listen to the story (katha) of Yogini Ekadashi. * Wear yellow clothes on this day, as it is believed to attract the blessings of Lord Vishnu. * Clean your home temple or worship area and purify it by sprinkling Ganga water. * Set up a small platform (chowki) and cover it with a yellow cloth. * Place idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on the platform. * Apply a Tilak of turmeric and vermillion to both deities. * Offer items of adornment (makeup and jewelry) to Goddess Lakshmi. * When offering food (bhog) to Lord Vishnu, make sure to include a Tulsi leaf along with sweets. * Light a ghee's Diya and incense sticks, and begin the worship. * Finally, recite the Vishnu Chalisa and chant mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Mythological Story of Yogini Ekadashi According to legend, in ancient times in the city of Alakapuri, there lived a gardener named Hem in the service of King Kubera. Hem used to bring flowers daily from Lake Manasarovar for Lord Shiva's worship. The king offered these flowers in devotion to Lord Shiva. One day, Hem chose to spend leisure time with his wife and got delayed in bringing the flowers. Enraged by the delay, King Kubera cursed Hem to suffer from leprosy. Afflicted by the curse, Hem wandered in search of a cure. By divine fate, he arrived at the ashram of Sage Markandeya. The sage, using his spiritual insight, discerned the cause of Hem's suffering and advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast. Due to the power of the fast, Hem was cured of his leprosy. Since then, the Yogini Ekadashi vrat has been observed as a means to attain freedom from curses and sins. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
