Teej 2025

Haryali Teej holiday in 2025 falls on Sunday, 27th August.   

Here are some of the significant details about Teej: 

1. Haryali Teej is observed on the third day of the bright half of the Shraavana's Lunar month, which is also referred to as Singhara Teej. 
2. Hariyali Teej, also known as Sawan Teej, Choti Teej, and Madhusrava Teej, is celebrated during the monsoon season, symbolized by lush green surroundings. 
3. This festival holds similar significance to Karwa Chauth for married Hindu women. 
4. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva 
5. It commemorates the day Shiva accepted Parvati as his wife, leading to Parvati being known as 'Teej Mata.' 
6. Hariyali Teej is celebrated with great enthusiasm in North Indian states, known as Teeyan in Punjab and Shingara Teej in Rajasthan. 
7. Though regional celebrations may differ slightly, the spirit of the festival remains consistent. 
8. Some states have declared Hariyali Teej an official or restricted holiday. 

Rituals of Hariyali Teej 

The following is the list of rituals performed during the festival of Hariyali Teej: 

1. Hariyali Teej involves a tradition where married women receive gifts like traditional clothing, bangles, henna, sindoor, and sweets from their in-laws. 
2. Women typically dress in green lehengas or saris, as these Shringara items symbolize marriage and are considered auspicious. 
3. According to Hindu traditions, wearing all 16 adornments is believed to protect a woman's husband from evil. 
4. This custom of gifting 'Sindhara' is especially significant for newlyweds. 
5. Women then visit their parental home to celebrate Hariyali Teej. 
6. Delicious food items are prepared and enjoyed by everyone during the festivities. 

1. In the state of Rajasthan, the marches of Goddess Parvati or Teej Mata will be taken on the streets. 
2. Haryali Teej in Haryana is an official holiday and the local government will schedule several functions to celebrate the day colorfully. 
3. Women will perform Gidda in Punjab while in Chandigarh, cultural events and plays are presented by students. 
4. During Hariyali Teej, adorning hands and feet with henna is central to the celebration. 
5. The depth of affection from husbands is believed to be reflected in the darkness of the Mehendi, as the deeper color of mehendi signifies greater love. 
6. In some regions, women inscribe their beloved's or husband's names using henna. 
7. The tradition of Vat Vriksha is important in 'Shravani teej'; swings are hung on Banyan tree branches or at homes. 
8. Women spend the day swinging, dancing, and singing with others, enjoying full liberty for merrymaking. 
9. The Banyan tree is sacred in Hindu mythology, symbolizing knowledge, and worshipping it on Hariyali Teej is considered auspicious. 
10. During Hariyali Teej, women observe the rigorous 'Nirjala Vrat,' abstaining from food and water all day. 
11. This fast is kept by both married and unmarried women, ending with moon worship and breaking the fast. 
12. Women pray to Teej Mata (Goddess Parvati) for their husband's prosperity and well-being. 
13. The festival involves worshiping idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, accompanied by devotional songs. 
14. Celebrations are elaborate in Krishna Mandirs in Vridavan, with swings laid for the deity in a ceremony called 'Jhullan Leela.' 
15. Religious hymns and songs are chanted in temples, with devotees celebrating enthusiastically. 
16. Idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are adorned with ornaments, and water is showered over devotees to mark the arrival of monsoons. 

Kajari Teej 2025

Kajari Teej holiday in 2025 falls on Tuesday, 12th August.  

Kajari Teej is also called Badi Teej. The Southern and Northern parts of country will celebrate this festival. The festival is observed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. People celebrate the festival in order to welcome monsoon. Bundi, a city in Rajasthan, is popular for the festival. The city is beautifully decorated to celebrate the festival. The processions of Teej Mata are taken on the streets of Bundi.

Kajari Teej Rituals and Traditions

Here are some of the significant rituals performed during the festival of Kajari: 

1. God Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshiped by women. On the day, women will wear new dresses and apply mehndi.
2. In a few parts of the country, holy neem trees are also worshipped by women who gather in small clutches and perform the pooja under the direction of a priest.
3. On the festival day, women will also observe a strict fast. They will not eat anything.

Hartalika Teej 2025

Hartalika Teej holiday in 2025 falls on Tuesday, 26th August.  

Hartalika Teej is celebrated for three days in the month of Bhadrapada according to Hindu calendar. Married women and unmarried girls will pray to Teej Mata, who is Goddess Parvati. Girls hope to get a good husband like God Shiva. Women observe a waterless fast on these three days and worship the Goddess. It is believed that God Shiva fulfills the desires of the women who fast on the festival day. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar.

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