Hello everyone,Today is Hariyali Teej andI will share with you about the Hindu festival of Hariyali Teej.
The festival holds special significance for women of all ages. On this day, women not only observe fasting and engage in worship, but in many places, there's also a tradition of setting up swings. By swinging together, women sing folk songs and enjoy the festivities.Applying henna and getting ready on Teej is a favorite part for all women. it's my favorite part too.
Let me explain why we celebrate Hariyali Teej and its significance.
Hariyali Teej is indeed a significant festival for Hindus, observed two days prior to Naga Panchami. It holds a special place as it commemorates Maa Parvati's acceptance of Lord Shiva as her husband. Women celebrate by fasting, praying for their husbands' longevity, and wearing green attire, jewelry, and Mehndi (henna designs). The festival is particularly popular in northern India and involves parents gifting their daughters as part of the traditions.
Hariyali Teej is a colorful and deeply traditional celebration that pays homage to the sacred bond between Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. Devotees use fasting, prayers, rituals, and joyful celebrations as a means to express their devotion. This highly anticipated festival holds great importance and is celebrated with enthusiasm. This year, Hariyali Teej is scheduled for August 19.
Absolutely, Hariyali Teej is celebrated in the northern states of India such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. During the festivities, women observe a day-long vrat (fasting without water) and offer prayers for the good health and longevity of their husbands.
On Hariyali Teej, Hindu women fervently pray to Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati for the longevity of their husbands. Women partake in fasting throughout the day, adorn their hands with mehndi, don clothes in shades of green or red, engage in Shringar (traditional adornment), wear jewellery, and more.
Devotees who are deeply committed celebrate by dancing, singing folk songs, and chanting bhajans in honour of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Furthermore, married, newlywed, and unmarried women observe a fast on this day. Additionally, parents send gifts and keepsakes to their daughters' households.
Rituals dictate that parents send auspicious gifts to their daughters' homes. Such gifts often include sweets, the Indian delicacy Ghewar, as well as henna (mehndi) and bangles.
This day is marked by various rituals, some shrouded in mystery. Women wake up early for a morning shower and wear green attire, symbolically important. Pure, simple food is offered to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Deity idols are put on wooden planks with ghee lamps, flowers, and garlands. After reciting the Katha, kheer and Panchamrit are given to devotees. Chants of Lord Shiva and Parvati are heard, seeking blessings for a happy married life.
As evening descends, the fast is broken with the chanting of the mantra:
"Sarva Mangal Maangalyaye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike,
Sharanyaye Triyambike Gauri Narayani Namostute.
"Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
