Mumbai: Hariyali Teej, a significant fast in Hindu tradition, is approaching as a day of devotion and blessing. Observed primarily by married women to ensure the prosperity of their marital lives and by unmarried girls to find a suitable groom, this ritual stands out for its deep spiritual significance.
Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan. It is a day dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to religious beliefs, this festival marks the reunion of these divine deities, symbolizing love and marital bliss.
Hariyali Teej Fast Date and Timing
The fast for Hariyali Teej will be observed on August 7, 2024. The fasting period begins on the evening of August 6, 2024, at 7:42 PM and concludes on the night of August 7, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
How to Observe Hariyali Teej Fast
For those observing Hariyali Teej for the first time after marriage, it is considered particularly auspicious. The ritual begins with rising early during Brahma Muhurat, taking a purifying bath, and dressing in green attire. Participants should adorn themselves with the traditional 16 adornments (Solah Shringar).
The worship setup involves preparing a sacred space covered with a yellow cloth, where idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are placed. Following the established rituals, devotees should listen to the Hariyali Teej fast story, perform Aarti, and seek the blessings of the deities for a prosperous and happy life.
Essential Puja Items for Hariyali Teej
For the first observance of Hariyali Teej after marriage, the following materials are essential: Gangajal, Puja Chowki (ritual seat), copper and brass pots, milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar, betel leaves, areca nut, janeu (sacred thread), camphor, Aak flower, Durva grass, sandalwood, Moli (sacred thread), sweets, five leaves, donations, attar, a coconut with its shell, Bel Patra (Bilva leaves), Abir (colour powder), incense sticks, oil lamps, Shami leaves, Gulal (colour powder), Akshat (unbroken rice), Dhatura, ashes, five types of fruits, Dhatura fruit, turmeric, bhang (cannabis), and a Vrat Katha (fast story book). Additionally, for adorning Goddess Parvati, materials such as bindis, vermilion, bangles, kajal (eyeliner), kumkum, henna, comb, Mohur (gold coin), and saree are included.
Hariyali Teej Vrat Katha
Mythology narrates that Goddess Sati was reborn as Goddess Parvati in the Himalayas. From a young age, Goddess Parvati yearned for Lord Shiva as her husband. When she reached marriageable age, her father sought a groom, initially choosing Lord Vishnu. However, Goddess Parvati, having already desired Lord Shiva, began intense penance in the forest, worshipping Shiva while enduring great hardships. After years of devotion, Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife on Hariyali Teej, leading to their celebrated union.
Hariyali Teej not only marks a significant spiritual occasion but also reinforces the values of devotion and marital harmony.
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