Hariyali Teej is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is on this day that Shiva ji accepted Parvati maa as his wife. Parvati maa fasted for many years to be accepted by Shiva ji as his wife. People celebrate the union of Shiva Parvati during this festival.
It is believed that girls eligible for marriage, who fast on this day, get a partner like Lord Shiva. Married women too fast on this day to remove problems and worries from their married life. Those in a relationship also get the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati by fasting on this day.
Hariyali Teej Start Date And Time – August 18, 8:02 pm
Hariyali Teej End Date And Time – August 19, 10.19 pm
Hariyali Teej Fast Date – August 19, 2023
Hariyali Teej 2023 Shubh Muhurat
Our expert astrologer Acharya Narayan Sharma ji shared that the morning muhurat for puja begins at 7.47 am and ends at 9.22 am. In the afternoon, you can begin worshipping at 12.32 pm and ends at 2.07 pm. In the evening, the auspicious time to perform Hariyali Teej puja starts at 6.52 pm and ends at 7.45 pm.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Procedure) for Hariyali Teej:
- Purification: On the morning of Hariyali Teej, take a ritual bath and wear clean and fresh clothes.
- Preparing the Altar: Set up a small altar or sacred space in your home. Place a picture or idol of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on it.
- Offerings: Offer flowers, fruits, sweets (especially green sweets like ladoos), and traditional items like bangles and bindis as offerings to the deities.
- Lighting Diya (Lamp): Light a lamp or diya in front of the deities as a symbol of enlightenment and to drive away darkness.
- Chanting Mantras and Singing Songs: Recite prayers, mantras, and bhajans (devotional songs) dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
- Swings: Swings adorned with flowers and greenery are an integral part of Hariyali Teej celebrations. Women, especially newlyweds and young girls, often enjoy swinging on decorative swings.
- Fasting: Many women observe a fast on this day for the well-being of their husbands and families. They abstain from food and water until they break their fast after sighting the moon.
- Moon Sighting: In the evening, once the moon is visible, women break their fast by partaking of water and food.
- Listening to Legends: Families often gather to listen to the legends and stories associated with Hariyali Teej. These stories often revolve around the devotion and love between Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
- Decorative Patterns: Some women create decorative patterns (rangoli) with rice flour or colored powders at the entrance of their homes to welcome the deities and symbolize purity.
- Celebration: Hariyali Teej is often a time for women to dress up in colorful traditional attire, apply henna (mehndi) on their hands, and celebrate with dance and music.
Please note that rituals and practices may vary based on regional traditions and family customs. It’s always a good idea to consult with elders or expert astrloger for specific guidelines and variations in the puja vidhi for Hariyali Teej.
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