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Amidst the drizzle of Sawan, preparations for Hariyali Teej 2026, the great festival of marriage and faith, have started in every corner of the country from North India. Huge enthusiasm is being seen among women regarding Hariyali Teej in the entire country including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana and Delhi-NCR. Celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month, this festival is considered to be the biggest symbol of husband’s long life, unbroken good fortune and happy married life. This year 2026, the festival of Hariyali Teej is considered very special and fruitful from the astrological point of view. According to almanac calculations, on this day such a great conjunction of planets and constellations is taking place which has not been seen in the last several decades. Due to the formation of three very rare and powerful auspicious yogas, the results of the worship of Shiva-Parvati done on this day will increase manifold.
Hariyali Teej 2026 exact date and time of Tritiya Tithi
According to the Panchang, there is doubt in the minds of people regarding the date of Hariyali Teej. According to the Vedic calendar, Shravan Shukla Tritiya Tithi is starting on 14th August 2026 at 06.46 pm. This Tritiya Tithi will end the next day i.e. on 15 August 2026 at 05:28 pm. In Sanatan Dharma, Suryodaya Vyapini i.e. ‘Udaya Tithi’ has the most importance. Since Tritiya Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 15th August, the holy fast and festival of Hariyali Teej will be celebrated with full devotion and enthusiasm across the country on Saturday, 15th August 2026. This wonderful combination of the national festival Independence Day and Hariyali Teej on 15th August is doubling the enthusiasm of this day.
A rare combination of 3 Mahayoga is taking place this year: Shiva, Siddha and Ravi Yoga.
According to astrology experts, three major and beneficial yogas are being formed on Hariyali Teej of the year 2026, making it a boon for women:
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Shiva Yoga: ‘Shiv Yoga’ will continue till 07:09 am on 15th August. Based on the name of Lord Shiva, this yoga is considered infallible for spiritual practice, resolution of fasts and removing marital obstacles.
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Siddha Yoga: ‘Siddha Yoga’ will start immediately after Shiva Yoga, which will last till 05.21 am on 16th August. All the religious rituals, worship and mantra chanting done in this yoga are considered self-fulfilling and successful.
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Ravi Yoga: With sunrise on 15th August, ‘Ravi Yoga’ will be in effect throughout the day. Ravi Yoga is considered to destroy all types of evil and inauspicious effects.
Apart from this, if we talk about the position of the planets, the auspicious effect of Budhaditya and Trigrahi Yoga due to the favorable transit of Sun, Mercury and Jupiter will also bring happiness in the lives of the women worshiping on this day.
Why is this fast so special for women? Unbroken good fortune and union of Shiva-Parvati
According to the stories of Shiv Purana and Skanda Purana, the day of Hariyali Teej is the sacred remembrance day of the reunion of Lord Bholenath and Mother Parvati. Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance for 107 births to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Ultimately, in her 108th birth, on the day of Shravan Shukla Tritiya, Lord Shiva, pleased with her exceptional devotion and loyalty, accepted her as his better half.
For this reason, married women observe this Nirjala or fruit fast for the longevity, good health of their husbands and to maintain love and harmony in their married life. Whereas unmarried girls worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva with the wish of getting a suitable, cultured and desired life partner. There is a religious belief that by worshiping with true heart on this day, all kinds of troubles in married life end.
16 Makeup, importance of green color and the sacred tradition of ‘Sindhara’
The festival of Hariyali Teej is a confluence of the beauty of nature and celebration of womanhood. In the month of Sawan, there is greenery all around, which is a symbol of new life, positive energy and fertility. This is the reason why on this day women wear green sarees, green bangles, bindis and traditional clothes.
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Dark color of mehendi in hands: There is a centuries-old tradition of applying mehndi on the hands and feet of women on Hariyali Teej. It is believed that the darker the color of the mehendi, the more love one gets from the husband and in-laws.
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The ritual of coming to Sindhara from the maternal home: In North India, especially Rajasthan and Western UP, ‘Sindhara’ is sent from the maternal home to the newlyweds on Hariyali Teej. Sindhaare includes ghevar, fruits, dry fruits, green sarees, bangles, wedding accessories and jewellery.
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Swinging and Folklore: Swings are put on trees in parks and courtyards from villages to cities. Women and girls swing together while singing traditional folk songs of Kajri, Malhar and Teej of Sawan.
Most auspicious time and Choghadiya of Hariyali Teej 2026 puja
Several extremely auspicious Choghadiyas and Muhurats will be available for worship and fasting rituals throughout the day on 15th August 2026:
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wee hours: 04:50 am to 05:35 am (best for resolution and meditation)
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Morning evening time: 05:12 am to 06:19 am
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Shubh Choghadiya (auspicious time): 07:29 am to 09:08 am
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Abhijeet Muhurat: From 12:17 pm to 01:08 pm (for victory and wish fulfillment)
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Benefits and Amrit Choghadiya: 02:04 pm to 05:22 pm
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Twilight and Pradosh period: 07:06 pm to 07:29 pm (for evening special aarti)
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Amrit Kaal: 08:18 pm to 09:53 pm
How to worship Shiva-Parvati at home with proper rituals?
Hariyali Teej is worshiped with utmost sattvik and devotion. If you are performing puja at home, follow this method:
Get up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean green or red clothes. Take a pledge to fast in front of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with water and flowers in your hand. Install a clean stool in the north-east corner of the house and spread a red or yellow cloth on it.
Prepare the idols of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and the first revered Shri Ganesha from pure black soil or sand. If it is not possible to make an idol, then the picture of Shiva-Parvati or Shivalinga can be worshipped.
Offer 16 makeup items to Goddess Parvati, which include red chunari, vermilion, green bangles, bindi, henna, kajal, anklets and perfume. Abhishekam to Lord Shiva with Panchamrit, Ganga water and offer Belpatra, Dhatura, Madar flowers, hemp and white sandalwood.
Offer seasonal fruits, Malpua and especially Ghevar of Sawan as bhog. Light a ghee lamp and listen to the sacred story of Hariyali Teej. After completion of the story, perform aarti of Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva and pray for the happiness and good fortune of the family.
Chant these powerful mantras to fulfill your wishes
By chanting these proven mantras at least 108 times during puja, all the problems in marital life go away:
Good luck mantra of Mata Parvati: “Om Umamaheshwarabhyam Namah” Or “O Gauri Shankarardhangi Yatha Tvam Shankarpriya. And Maa Kuru Kalyani Kantakanta Sudurlabham.”
Panchakshari Mantra of Lord Shiva: “Om Namah Shivay”
This holy festival of Hariyali Teej is a celebration of gratitude towards nature, dedication of marital love and unwavering faith in women power. The worship done in the rare Yogas being formed on 15 August 2026 will fill the life of every woman with happiness, prosperity and unbroken good fortune.