Hariyali Teej is a special festival celebrated in the Sawan month, observed by married women to pray for their husband's long life and unbroken marital bliss. In 2025, this fast will be observed on July 26th. This festival is not only religiously significant but also vividly portrays the sacred love story of Shiva and Parvati. Let's explore the date of the fast, the worship method, and complete information about the Sawan month.
Significance of Hariyali Teej
The Hariyali Teej festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in North India. This festival commemorates the reunion of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. Religious belief holds that observing this fast grants women marital happiness and unbroken good fortune. On this day, women wear new clothes, apply henna, and swing on swings while singing traditional songs.
When is Hariyali Teej 2025?
In 2025, the Hariyali Teej fast will be observed on July 26th. According to the Vedic Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha will begin at 10:41 PM on July 26th and will last until 10:41 PM on July 27th. Therefore, according to religious scriptures, observing the fast on July 26th will be auspicious.
Auspicious Muhurta Information
- If you are taking a special vow for the puja, the following Muhurtas are considered ideal for this day:
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:16 AM to 04:58 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta: 12:00 PM to 12:57 PM
- Vijay Muhurta: 02:43 PM to 03:38 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta: 06:34 PM to 06:57 PM
- Nishita Muhurta: 12:07 AM to 12:59 AM
Performing the puja during these auspicious times yields greater merit from the fast.
Hariyali Teej Puja Method
- On Hariyali Teej, women observe a fast and perform special worship. The worship method is as follows:
- After bathing in the morning, devoutly offer water (Arghya) to the Sun God.
- Cleanse and purify the home's place of worship.
- Then, reverently establish the idol or picture of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on a clean platform.
- Worship with a lamp, incense, flowers, Akshat, Durva grass, and fruits.
- Light a ghee lamp and perform an Aarti.
- Listen to or recite the Hariyali Teej Katha (story).
- Offer bhog (food offering) and later distribute prasad.
- Donate to Brahmins or the needy as per your faith.
When is Sawan 2025 starting?
In 2025, the Sawan month will begin on July 11th. Due to Ashadh Purnima falling on July 10th, Sawan will commence the following day. This sacred month will continue until August 9th.
Sawan Monday Dates
Mondays in Sawan hold special significance. On these days, special worship of Lord Shiva is performed. Below are the Sawan Monday dates for 2025:
- First Monday – July 14th
- Second Monday – July 21st
- Third Monday – July 28th
- Fourth Monday – August 4th
Observing fasts and performing Shiva Puja on these dates yields special results.
Proven Mantras for Shiva Puja
To please Lord Shiva during Hariyali Teej or Sawan Mondays, chant the following mantras:
- Om Namo Bhairavay Swaha.
- Om Bham Bhairavay Apaduddharanaya Bhayam Han.
- Om Bham Bhairavay Apaduddharanaya Shatru Nasham Kuru.
- Om Bham Bhairavay Apaduddharanaya Tantra Badham Nashay Nashay.
Devoutly chanting these mantras fulfills desires and infuses positive energy into life.
Hariyali Teej is not merely a religious fast but a symbolic festival of womanhood, love, and devotion. This day provides an opportunity to remember the sacred story of Shiva and Parvati, where true faith and devotion fulfill every desire. This time when you observe the Hariyali Teej fast, perform the puja with complete devotion and faith so that happiness and good fortune remain in your life forever.
