Hariyali Teej is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada Month (August-September), according to Hindu calendar, on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month. The day is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. People celebrate this day in order to celebrate the union of Shiva and Parvati in the bond of marriage.
Parvati was deeply in love with Shiva but he was not ready to take anyone as his wife, after the death of his first wife Sati. Parvati then performed severe penance and so pure was her love and such strong dedication she had in her heart that Shiva finally accepted her as his consort. It is believed that she took 108 births to gain the companionship of Shiva. Thus Parvati is also known as Teej Mata (the mother of this festival). Women pray to Goddess Parvati and sing songs in her praise. They ask her to bless them with utmost devotion for their husband and also give them strength to fulfill all their duties as wives.
This festival comes in the rainy season when everything around is green and refreshing. Nature is at its best and greenery fills the arena thus the name ‘Haryali’ is bestowed upon the day, meaning green. The day is also known as Teejen.
Ways of Celebrating Hariyali Teej
The day is majorly celebrated by the women of North India... Read More
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