Hariyali Teej 2026 exact date: Fast will be observed on 15th August, know the auspicious time, worship method and rules.


In Sanatan Dharma, the fast of Hariyali Teej (Hariyali Teej) in the month of Sawan is considered very sacred and important for married women. This festival is kept to wish for unbroken good fortune, long life of husband, happy married life and family happiness. On this day, women wear green clothes and green bangles and worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with rituals.

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Hariyali Teej, Lord Shiva, pleased with the rigorous penance of Mother Parvati for hundreds of years, accepted her as his wife. Let us know from the perspective of a cultural and religion-faith reporter the exact date of Hariyali Teej in the year 2026, puja auspicious time and important rules related to this day.

Exact date and auspicious time of Hariyali Teej 2026

According to Drik Panchang, the beginning and end of Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Saavan month will be as follows:

  • Start of Tritiya Tithi: August 14, 2026 at 6:46 pm.

  • End of Tritiya Tithi: August 15, 2026 at 5:28 pm.

  • Udaya date of fasting and worship: Fasting and worship of Hariyali Teej according to the value of Udaya Tithi 15 August 2026, Saturday Will be done on.

What to do on Hariyali Teej? (Pooja method and traditions)

  1. Worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati: After morning bath, wear clean clothes and offer water, milk, belpatra, hemp and datura to Shivling. Offer sixteen makeup items to Goddess Parvati.

  2. Green clothes and green bangles: Green color in Hariyali Teej is considered a symbol of nature, greenery and prosperity. On this day, women wear green saree or suit and wear green bangles.

  3. Donation of wedding material: After the puja, it is considered very auspicious to donate vermillion, bindi, bangles, mehndi and green clothes to a needy woman or Brahmin.

  4. Story and Aarti of Teej: To get the full benefits of the fast, listen or read the Hariyali Teej story of the reunion of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati.

What not to do on Hariyali Teej? (Important precautions)

  • Avoid anger and abuses: Keep your mind calm on the day of fasting. Do not allow quarrels, arguments or an atmosphere of discord in the house.

  • Do not insult women and elders: This festival is a celebration of the worship of Goddess Parvati, hence avoid disrespecting any woman, in-laws, or elders in the house.

  • Do not rush in worship: Worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with full heart, devotion and faith, do not consider it a mere formality.

Religious importance of Hariyali Teej

The holy month of Saavan is very dear to Lord Shiva. The Hariyali Teej that comes during this time is a symbol of the unbreakable love and union of Mother Parvati and Mahadev. It is believed that married women who fast on this day sincerely worship Lord Shiva and Parvati, love increases in their married life, the husband gets long life and there is happiness and prosperity in the house.