Festival guide
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali (“green”) Teej falls on the third day of the bright half of Shravana in the monsoon. It is especially popular in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Hariyali Teej dates
| Year | Date | Tithi and its timings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 15 August | Shravana Shukla Tritiya 14 Aug, 18:47 → 15 Aug, 17:29 |
| 2027 | Wednesday 4 August | Shravana Shukla Tritiya 4 Aug, 08:20 → 5 Aug, 05:09 |
Dates for New Delhi, India; times in Asia/Kolkata. Observed by the rule: tithi at sunrise.
Also known as: Shravani Teej, Sindhara Teej.
Story and significance
It celebrates the reunion of Parvati with Shiva after her long penance, and is observed by women for marital happiness.
How Hariyali Teej is celebrated
- Women fast and wear green clothes and bangles
- Swings hung from trees, with folk songs
- Mehndi on the hands
- Gifts (sindhara) sent to married daughters by their parents
Customs vary between regions, communities and families. Please follow the guidance of your family priest or local temple for rituals and timings.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hariyali Teej 2026?
Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026, for New Delhi. Choose your city above to see the date for your location.
When is Hariyali Teej 2027?
Hariyali Teej 2027 falls on Wednesday, 4 August 2027, for New Delhi. Choose your city above to see the date for your location.
Why does the date of Hariyali Teej change every year?
Hariyali Teej is fixed by the lunar calendar — the Shukla Paksha tithi 3 of Shravana (amanta calendar) — not the Gregorian calendar. Lunar months drift against solar dates, so the festival moves by up to a few weeks from year to year.
Can Hariyali Teej fall on different dates in India and abroad?
Yes. The rule depends on the tithi at a particular time of day at your location, so a tithi that begins just before sunrise in India may begin after sunrise in North America, moving the observance by a day.