Hariyali Teej 2027
हरियाली तीजHariyali Teej celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati in the monsoon month of Shravana; women wear green, apply mehendi, swing on jhoolas and fast.
Next: Wednesday, 4 August 2027
Quick answer
Hariyali Teej 2027 falls on Wednesday, 4 August 2027 (Shravana Shukla Tritiya). In 2026 it fell on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Dates follow the Delhi panchang and can shift by a day in your region, so confirm the muhurat with a local panchang.
Hariyali Teej 2027 falls on Wednesday, 4 August. Held on the third day of the bright half of Shravana, in the heart of the monsoon, it celebrates the reunion of Parvati and Shiva. Women dress in green, apply mehendi, swing on flower-decked jhoolas and sing Teej songs, and many keep a fast for a happy married life. It is especially loved in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
Hariyali Teej 2027 date
Hariyali Teej 2027 is on Wednesday, 4 August 2027 (Shravana Shukla Tritiya). In 2026 it fell on Saturday, 15 August. It is the first of the three monsoon Teej festivals, followed by Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej.
Why Hariyali Teej is celebrated
Tradition holds that Parvati performed penance for many lifetimes to win Shiva as her husband, and that on this day, in the 108th birth, Shiva finally accepted her. Hariyali Teej celebrates that union, so married women pray for their husbands’ wellbeing and unmarried girls pray for a good match. “Hariyali” means greenery: the festival also welcomes the rain-washed fields and the fresh life of Shravana. The penance of Parvati is told in the Shiva Purana; the specific link to this Teej comes from popular and regional tradition.
How Hariyali Teej is celebrated
- Green clothes and solah shringar: women wear green saris or lehengas, bangles and full bridal adornment.
- Mehendi: intricate henna is applied the day before.
- Jhoolas: swings are hung from trees and decorated with flowers, with Teej songs sung while swinging.
- Puja and fast: clay images of Shiva and Parvati are worshipped and the Teej katha is heard; many women fast through the day.
- Sindhara: married daughters receive gifts of clothes, bangles and ghevar sweets from their parents.
- Teej fairs: Jaipur holds a famous Teej procession of the goddess.
The meaning of Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej honours steady devotion and the joy of the monsoon. Parvati’s patience is remembered not as waiting but as determination that won her heart’s goal. See the full year on the Hindu festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hariyali Teej in 2027?
Hariyali Teej 2027 is on Wednesday, 4 August, Shravana Shukla Tritiya.
Why is Hariyali Teej celebrated?
It celebrates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati after her long penance, and welcomes the monsoon greenery.
Which colour is worn on Hariyali Teej?
Green, the colour of the monsoon fields and of new life, is worn on Hariyali Teej.
Aartis for the day
Sources and further reading
- Hindu festival dates 2026 (Samvat panchang calendar)
- Hindu festival dates 2027 (Samvat panchang calendar)
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