Hariyali Teej 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Vrat Vidhi, Katha & Significance
Hariyali Teej is a joyful monsoon festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, celebrating their divine union. Falling on the Tritiya of Shravana Shukla Paksha, it is observed with fasting, green attire, mehndi, jhula (swings) and folk songs, especially by women. Here is your guide to Hariyali Teej 2026.
Hariyali Teej 2026: date & tithi
| Hariyali Teej | Saturday, 15 August 2026 |
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| Tritiya tithi begins | Friday, 14 August 2026 at 06:47 PM |
| Tritiya tithi ends | Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 05:28 PM |
As the Tritiya tithi remains in force for most of the day, puja and festivities can be performed comfortably through 15 August. Auspicious Ravi Yoga and Siddha Yoga prevail, making it ideal for Shiva-Parvati worship.
Significance
It is said that Goddess Parvati observed severe penance across many births to be united with Lord Shiva, and on this day Shiva finally accepted her as his consort. Married women keep the Teej vrat for the long life and wellbeing of their husbands, while unmarried girls pray for a loving life partner.
Hariyali Teej vrat vidhi
- Wake early, bathe, and adorn green clothes, bangles and mehndi.
- Install idols of Shiva and Parvati and worship them with flowers, chandan, fruits and sweets.
- Keep a nirjala (waterless) or phalahar fast through the day.
- Read or listen to the Hariyali Teej katha, sing folk songs and enjoy the jhula.
- Break the fast after the evening puja and moon-sighting, as per family tradition.
Shiva-Parvati mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
ॐ गौरी शंकराय नमः॥
FAQs
When is Hariyali Teej 2026?
Saturday, 15 August 2026 (Shravana Shukla Tritiya).
Who observes the Teej vrat?
Married women for their husband’s long life, and unmarried girls for a good life partner.
May Goddess Parvati bless your home with love and harmony this Teej. For a personalised auspicious muhurat, remedies or a reading based on your own birth chart, talk to an astrologer on Astro Logics, explore our spiritual library of aartis, chalisas and mantras, or find puja essentials in the divine store.
Note: This article is based on the Vedic Panchang, traditional beliefs and astrological calculations. Dates and muhurat timings follow the standard North-India panchang and can vary by city and calendar tradition (Purnimanta / Amanta) — please confirm with your local panchang or a learned pandit before observing the vrat.
