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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hariyali Teej?
Hariyali Teej is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in North India during the monsoon month of Shravan (Sawan). It welcomes the rainy season and commemorates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
When is Hariyali Teej celebrated?
Hariyali Teej is celebrated on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan (Sawan), which typically falls in July or August.
What is the significance of Hariyali Teej?
The festival symbolizes prosperity, happiness, and greenery. It is believed to strengthen the bond of love and happiness in married life, as it celebrates the divine union of Shiva and Parvati.
How is Hariyali Teej celebrated?
People wear new, colorful clothes, women apply mehndi and wear bangles, and worship Goddess Parvati. Girls sing folk songs and enjoy swings. Fairs are organized with stalls, games like wrestling and Kabaddi, and kite flying. Special dishes like Ghevar and Pheni are prepared, and parents give gifts to married daughters.
What are the traditional offerings or customs during Hariyali Teej?
Traditional customs include applying mehndi, wearing colorful bangles, preparing special sweets like Ghevar and Pheni, and parents giving gifts (like jewelry and sweets) to their married daughters. Women also worship Goddess Parvati.