Hartalika Teej Vrat is an important Hindu fasting observed by Hindu women and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati in North India . Hartalika Teej 2025 date is August 26. It is one of three Teej festivals and is mainly observed in North India and western parts of India . Hartalika Teej is observed mainly in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and is some parts of Maharashtra . Popular belief is that by observing Hartalika Teej Vrat unmarried women will get good husbands. This Teez is observed by both married and unmarried women. Married women observe the Vrat for a happy and peaceful married life. Hartalika Teej is based on the intense austerities (tapas) observed by Goddess Parvathi to get Lord Shiva as her husband. It is believed that Goddess Parvati will bless those women who observe the Vrat. The fasting rules of Hartalika Teej Vrat are very tough and some women even don’t drink water during the fasting period. Origin of Hartalika Teej Vrat T...

Teej vrat is an important Hindu ritual observed by Hindu women. Teej in Nepal is observed on the third day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadra or Bhadrapada. In 2025, the Teej festival in  Nepal  begins on August 25. Teej fasting day is August 26. The last day of Teej (August 28, 2025) is observed as Rishi Panchami. It is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and is observed for three consecutive days. This Teej is widely known as Hartalika Teej in India .  A fast is observed on the Teej day by married and unmarried women. There is a belief that those unmarried women who observe fast on this day will get good husbands. Married women undertake fasting for a happy and prosperous married life. The importance of this fast is mentioned in several Puranas and it is also said that Hindu women observe Teej to commemorate the intense austerity observed by Goddess Parvati to get Lord Shiva as husband. In Nepal , Teej is also the p...

Kevda Teej, also known as Kewda Trij, is a Hindu ritual observed mainly in Gujarat on the third day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Bhadarvo in Gujarat. In 2025, the date of Kevda Teej is August 26. This observance is quite similar to the Hartalika Teej Vrat. Married and unmarried women observe a fast on the day and offer Kewda flower to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Married women observe the Kevda Trij Vrat for a prosperous and happy married life and for the well-being of their husbands. Unmarried women observe it for getting a good husband. Flowers of Kewda (Agave) are offered to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the day. Women also offer special prayers in Lord Shiva Temples. Some people opt for complete fast others observe a partial fast on the day. Kevada plant is popularly known as fragrant screw pine. The flower is known Kewda (Hindi), Thazhampoo (Tamil), Ketaki / Dhuli Pushpam (Sanskrit). It must be noted here that Kewda flower wa...

Kajari Teej is observed by women on the third day after Shravan Poornima and it is second among the three Teej festivals – the other two being Hariyali and Hartalika Teej. Kajari Teej 2025 date is August 12. It is mainly observed by married women and young girls and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Kajri Teej is mainly celebrated in Bundi in Rajasthan and in some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar . Kajari Teej Mantra वृंदा-वनेश्वरी राधा, कृष्णो वृंदा-वनेश्वर:। जीवनेन धने नित्यं राधाकृष्ण गतिर्मम॥ Importance of Kajari Teej Kajari Teej is dedicated to Lord Krishna and special pujas and prayers are also offered to the neem tree. Radha Rani is worshipped on the day. She is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Shodashi. On the day, women and girls wear colorful new clothes and dance and make merry. A community puja is performed around a neem tree. Specific rituals are performed by elderly women and young women learn the tradition and p...

Madhusrava Tritiya is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is observed by newly married women in Shravan month. Madhusrava Tritiya 2025 date is July 27. It is observed on the third day during the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Shravan month. The day is observed as Hariyali Teej by some communities. Madhusrava Tritiya is popular in the Mithila region of Bihar . It is also observed in other regions like Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by some Hindu communities. Married women who are observing their first Shravan month participate in the ritual. Some married women visit and stay in their parent’s home during the fortnight.

Hariyali Teej is an important Hindu festival observed in North India in the Shravan Month. Hariyali Teej 2025 date is July 27. Hariyali Teej Importance It celebrates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. For some Hindu communities, Hariyali Teej symbolizes the eternal love of Radha and Krishna . It is observed on the third day after new moon in the month of Shravan. It is also known as Singhara Teej. Goddess Parvati is worshipped on the day. In Rajasthan, the idol of Goddess Parvati is taken out in a colorful procession at various places. Women pray for the welfare of their husbands and for a happy married life. Unmarried women observe Hariyali Teej for a good husband. Many women make it a point to dress richly and neatly on the day – symbolically the women are asking Goddess Parvati to bless them that they will be like this on all days. On Hariyali Teej day, women worship the moon (Chandra Bhagvan) by offering milk, curd and flowers. Some w...

Badi Teej, or Kajli Teej, is observed in the Bhadrapad month and is an important observance in Rajasthan and other parts of North India . In 2025, the date of Badi Teej is August 12. The preparation and rituals begin on August 10, 2025. It is observed by married and unmarried women on the third day of the waning phase of moon in Bhadrapad month. Fasting on the Badi Teej is from sunrise to sighting of the moon. Married women fast on the day for the welfare of their husbands and for a peaceful and happy life. Unmarried women observe Badi Teej fasting for getting a good husband. One day prior to Teej, there is the Sinjara or Singhara (mehendi ceremony) and women get gifts and they go on a shopping spree on the day. On the Badi Teej day, women fast from morning to sighting of moon. The prayers are dedicated to the Neem tree, referred as Neem Mata. In some regions the prayers and fasting is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. This is one among the three im...

Sindhara Dooj is observed on the second day of Navratri and also on the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) of Shravan month a day before Hariyali Teej . Sindhara Dooj 2025 date is July 26. The day is auspicious in Panchangs and Hindi calendars followed in North India . The one observed on the second day of the waxing phase of moon in Shravan month is of great importance. The Sindhara Dooj, observed a day before Hariyali Teej, is essentially a women’s festival. In some Hindu communities, daughter-in-law gives gifts to the mother-in-law. This giving of gifts is mainly performed during the first year of marriage. Another highlight is the numerous swings that are exclusively for women. The ritual is observed two days after Hariyali Amavasya

Hartalika Vrat is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and it is believed that those unmarried women who observe this fast will be blessed with good husbands and those married will have a happy married life. A strict fast by women (nirjala vrata) is the order of the day. On the Hartalika Vrat day, the idol of Goddess Parvati is decorated with fresh clothes and a pandal (small puja house) is made from banana bark and leaves. Today, most people prefer to observe the vrat in their usual pooja rooms and do not bother to create a pandal. A Shivling made from clay is placed along with Goddess Parvati. Listening or reading stories of Goddess Parvati and Shiva is considered auspicious. In the evening, special Aarti is performed on the idols. After the Aarti, relatives and friends join in traditional singing and dancing. Fresh fruits and vegetables are offered to Goddess Parvati. Some people make special delicacies from coconut. Women dress up beautifully on the day by applyi...

Satudi Teej is observed on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India . Satudi Teej 2025 date is August 12. This is one among the three Teej festivals and is popularly known as Kajali Teej. Satudi Teej is dedicated to Lord Krishna and special pujas are also performed to the neem tree. The festival is mainly celebrated in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar . Women and girls wear colorful new clothes and dance and enjoy on the day. Special Swings are prepared for the day and women take turns in swinging while other women sing and dance. Songs sung on the day welcome monsoons and praise the love of Krishna and Radha. A community puja is performed around a neem tree in the village. Specific rituals are performed by elderly women and young women learn the tradition and perform it.

Jhula Teej is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Shravan month. Jhula Teej 2025 date is July 27. The ritual is also popularly known as Hariyali Jhula Teej and is the first of the three important Teej festivals in  North India . Jhula Teej is dedicated to Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the day, women pray for the welfare of their husbands and for a happy married life. In some regions in  North India , Jhula Teej is dedicated to the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Some Hindu communities worship Chand or Chandra – the moon god - on the day. The day is also of great importance in Vrindavan. Numerous fairs and festivals are also observed on the day in many parts of  North India , especially in Rajasthan where color processions of the idols of Goddess Parvati are taken out. Numerous fairs and festivals are also observed on the day in many parts of  North India , especially in Rajasthan where color p...

The rules for Hartalika Teej fasting is based on community and family tradition. Below are the important Hartalika Teej Vrat rules. The fasting begins at sunrise. The person fasting performs daily morning activities like bathing etc before sunrise. It is a complete fast with some people not even drinking water. The Hartalika Teej fast ends with the evening puja. On the Hartalika Vrat day, the idol or picture or painting of Goddess Parvati is decorated with fresh clothes and a pandal (small puja house) is made from banana bark and leaves. Today, most people prefer to observe the vrat in their usual pooja rooms and do not bother to create a pandal. A Shivling made from clay is placed along with Goddess Parvati. Listening or reading stories of Goddess Parvati and Shiva is considered auspicious. Most people read the Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha. Women dress up beautifully on the day by applying mehndi. Green is the most preferred color. Women form groups and in...

Chhoti Teej is observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Shravan month. Choti Teej 2025 date is July 27. The ritual is also popularly known as Hariyali Teej and is the first of the three important Teej festivals in North India . Choti Teej is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the day, women pray for the welfare of their husbands and for a happy married life. In some regions in North India , Choti Teej is dedicated to the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Some Hindu communities worship Chand or Chandra – the moon god - on the day. The day is also of great importance in Vrindavan. Numerous fairs and festivals are also observed on the day in many parts of North India , especially in Rajasthan where color processions of the idols of Goddess Parvati are taken out.

Sindhara Teej is the first of the three Teej festivals observed in North India . In 2025, the date of Sindhara Teej is July 27. It is also known as Hariyali Teej and is observed three days after the Shravan Amavasya or Hariyali Amavasya. Singhara Teej is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Sindhara Teej is also dedicated to the monsoon rains and new lush green nature. The festival is mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat , Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Special prayers and pujas dedicated to Goddess Parvati are performed on the day. Women wear green colored dresses and green bangles resembling the lush green nature. Women also paint their hands with new Mehandi or henna designs. It is a sort of thanksgiving to Mother Nature. Numerous songs praising Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and those praising Mother Nature are sung on the day.

Hari Tritiya is observed three days after no moon day or Amavasya in the Shravan month as per the traditional Hindu calendar in North India . In 2025, the date of Hari Tritiya is July 27. The day is dedicated to women. Girls and women indulge in swinging, singing and dancing on the day. The festival is also known as Hariyali Teej in many regions. Hari Tritiya festival is a festival dedicated to the lush green nature after the first monsoon showers. It is essential a celebration of the green nature. Women make merry on the day and special gifts are given by elders to all the women members in the family. The festival is of great importance in the Braj region in Uttar Pradesh. People also prepare various different types of sweets and food items in their homes. This is first offered to the important deity in the region and later distributed as Prasad.