Hariyali Teej 2020: Women Celebrate Teej Today in Many States of India
Hariyaly Teej 2020: The festival of happiness, prosperity, togetherness and all that is beautiful and bright is celebrated today. Yes, it’s Hariyali Teej! Sawan’s auspicious month brings with it several festivals and Hariyali Tee is one of them. Women in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand celebrate Hariyali Teej with great joy. New clothes, colorful bracelets, mehendi, Songs, jhulas (swings) and of course food is a must for Hariyali Teej.
In some states, Hariyali Teej is also referred to as Sawan Teej because it takes place during the monsoon season. “Hariyali” or greenery, signifies the time when farmers across India sow their crops.
Hariyali Teej Tithi
The Tritiya tithi started at 7:22 p.m. on July 22.
The tithi will end at 5:03 p.m. on July 23.
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Here’s a look at Hariyali Teej’s wishes on Twitter:
आप सभी को आस्था और भक्ति के पर्व # हरियाली_तीज की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।#HariyaliTeejpic.twitter.com/mMijCsiEvx
– Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) July 23, 2020
I wish you a very #Happy_teej. May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bless the swing of joy, fill your heart with love, peace, happiness, divinity, good health.#HariyaliTeej# हरियाली_तीजpic.twitter.com/Q1O88LSNPX
– महादेव सिंह खण्ङेला Mahadeo Singh Khandla (@MahadevKhandela) July 23, 2020
Teej happy with love, peace, prosperity, happiness and good health and wealth. Happy Hariyali Teej!
Hello pic.twitter.com/x6mKLWfcGG– Dr Shobhika Tyagi (@shobhikatyagi) July 23, 2020
Wishes of Hariyali Teej
- “May the magic of Teej bring happiness into your life and give you joy.”
- “May Goddess Parvati bless you and your partner with a long and happy married life. Happy Hariyali Teej!
- “May Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati bless you with health and prosperity and protect you from evil. Happy Hariyali Teej!
Hariyali Teej celebration
Traditionally, the Hariyali Teej festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Goddess Parvati, often referred to as Teej Mata. On Hariyali Teej day, women dress beautifully in green sari and wear green bracelets, which is said to be the color of the festival. In some parts of India, they also get together and listen to katha or folklore of Shiva and Parvati.
There are two other Teej festivals celebrated in Sawan apart from Haryali Teej. They are Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej.
In Punjab, Teej is known as Teeyan. Women apply mehendi on their hands, wear new clothes, bracelets, dance and sing special Teej songs in groups.
In Haryana, Teej is celebrated to welcome the rainy season. Women pray for the well-being and long life of their family members. Traditionally, gifts are also exchanged between families and married women visit their parents’ house. They receive Sindhara, a gift basket with homemade sweets and bracelets from their parents.
Traditional food Hariyali Teej:
Like all Indian festivals, Teej is also popular for traditional items like ghevar, a honeycomb dessert garnished with cream and dried fruits and kheer. Other popular sweets offered during Teej are balushahi, shakkar para, and Jalebi. Happy Hariyali Teej 2020!
