Fast, Faith, and Forever: Teej 2025 Brings Shiva-Parvati’s Love to Life

Festival Overview:

Hariyali Teej 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, July 27, marking the sacred reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival, deeply rooted in marital devotion and nature’s renewal, is especially cherished in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Women across India prepare to observe a nirjala vrat (fast without water) and perform elaborate pujas for marital bliss and prosperity.

Critical Timings and auspicious Muhurats:

- Tritiya Tithi begins: 10:41 PM on 26th July

- Tritiya Tithi ends: 10:41 PM on 27th July

- Ideal puja time: Up to 7:30 PM on July 27

- Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 7:15 PM to 8:33 PM

- Ravi Yoga: Begins at 4:23 PM on 27th July and continues through to 6:14 AM on 28th July

- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:19 PM to 1:11 PM

- Brahma Muhurat: 4:17 AM - 4:58 AM

Cultural Significance and Rituals:

- Women use green clothes, symbolizing fertility and harmony

- Solah shringar and mehendi are the traditional ornaments

- Married ladies fast for their husbands' long life; unmarried girls pray for perfect mates

- Puja consists of sweets, flower, and devotional song offerings

- Celebrations include swings, folk dances, and temple visits

Spiritual Nature:

Hariyali Teej celebrates not just divine love but also monsoon's green bounty. It is a celebration of strength, beauty, and feminine power, in which spirituality joins hands with nature's plenty.

Sources: Times Now, Indian Express, Hindustan Times, News18, Economic Times