Hariyali Teej, one of the major festivals observed by Hindu women during the Shravan month, will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The festival is observed during the monsoon season and is associated with the worship of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Hariyali Teej falls on the Tritiya (third day) of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Shravan. Married women traditionally observe a fast and perform prayers for marital well-being, while unmarried women may also participate in the celebrations seeking blessings for a suitable life partner.

According to the Panchang timings provided for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the Tritiya Tithi will begin at 6:47 PM on August 14 and end at 5:29 PM on August 15.

Hariyali Teej 2026 Date

Hariyali Teej will be celebrated on August 15, Saturday.

Important timings for Ujjain are:

• Tritiya Tithi begins: 6:47 PM, August 14

• Tritiya Tithi ends: 5:29 PM, August 15

• Sunrise: 6:07 AM

• Sunset: 6:55 PM

• Moonrise: 8:25 AM

• Moonset: 8:43 PM

The exact timings can vary according to location.

Why Is It Called Hariyali Teej?

Hariyali Teej is observed during the monsoon season, when rainfall brings greenery to the landscape. The word Hariyalirefers to greenery, giving the festival its name.

The festival is also known as Sawan Teej, Choti Teej and Madhusrava Teej in different traditions and regions.

Hariyali Teej is particularly popular across northern and north-western India, with celebrations taking different forms depending on local customs.

Hariyali Teej and Goddess Parvati

The festival is traditionally dedicated to Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped along with Lord Shiva.

According to Hindu tradition, Hariyali Teej commemorates the union of Shiva and Parvati. Goddess Parvati is therefore also associated with the festival as Teej Mata.

Women offer prayers to the divine couple and seek blessings for happiness, prosperity and family well-being.

Hariyali Teej Vrat

A major tradition associated with Hariyali Teej is fasting.

Married women traditionally observe the vrat and pray for the health and long life of their husbands. Some unmarried women also observe the fast while praying for a happy married life.

Fasting practices differ between families and regions. Some devotees observe a strict fast, while others follow modified practices according to their health and family traditions.

Traditional Shringar and Green Clothes

Hariyali Teej celebrations are closely associated with traditional shringar.

Women often wear green saris, lehengas or other traditional outfits. Green bangles, mehendi, sindoor and other forms of traditional adornment are also commonly associated with the festival.

In several communities, married women receive gifts known as Sindhara from their families or in-laws. These may include clothes, bangles, sweets, mehendi and other items associated with married life.

Newly married women may receive special gifts and often visit their parental homes to celebrate Teej with family members.

Mehendi and Swings

Applying mehendi is another popular tradition during Hariyali Teej. Women gather with friends and relatives, apply intricate henna designs and participate in songs and other festive activities.

Swings are also traditionally associated with the festival. During the monsoon, swings may be hung from trees or installed in courtyards and homes.

Women and girls gather around the swings while singing traditional songs and celebrating the arrival of the rainy season.

Hariyali Teej Celebrations Across India

Hariyali Teej is celebrated particularly enthusiastically in states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.

The festival has different regional names and customs. In Punjab, related Teej celebrations are known as Teeyan, while Rajasthan has its own distinctive traditions surrounding the festival.

Temples dedicated to Shiva and Parvati also organise special prayers and religious programmes during the festival.

Hariyali Teej 2026 and Other Teej Dates

The three festivals are observed at different points of the Hindu lunar calendar and have distinct rituals and traditions.

Hariyali Teej 2026 Timings

Timings are provided for Ujjain, India, and may vary according to location.

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Akashdeep wedding — lead
Indian pace bowler Akashdeep is set to marry Akshita from Manikpur village on June 24 in Varanasi, his team confirmed on Friday, as family and villagers began final preparations for a large, traditional ceremony in the bowler’s ancestral village of Baddi. According to the player’s team, the couple will take seven vows at a temple ceremony in the holy city, known to be a favourite of the cricketer.

Ceremony schedule
Tilak rituals will be held on June 21, followed by Mehendi on June 22 and Haldi on June 23, organisers said. The main wedding is scheduled for the morning of June 24, with guests expected to arrive in Varanasi over the next few days. Officials close to the family said invitations have been extended to a number of sports and political figures.

Invitation to minister
Akashdeep personally handed a wedding invitation to Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh earlier this week, a source in Patna confirmed. “He met the minister and invited her respectfully,” the source said. There is no official confirmation yet on whether the minister will attend, but local party aides said the invitation was warmly received.

Village preparations
Baddi, the cricketer’s ancestral village in Dehri-on-Sone district, has already taken on a festive look. Relatives and villagers have begun decorating homes and streets, while local vendors reported a jump in orders for traditional food and wedding supplies. “People are excited; it’s like a festival,” said a villager who declined to be named. Several dignitaries from the sports world and political circles are expected to travel to Varanasi, sources added.

Player’s journey
Akashdeep’s rise from a small Bihar village to the national set-up has been a notable story in recent years. Born to a family that farms locally, his father was a physical education teacher. The pacer lost his father at 16 and, within six months, also lost his brother — hardships that prompted him to move to Delhi with his sister to pursue cricket, family members recall.

Switch to Bengal
With the Bihar Cricket Association under a ban, Akashdeep moved to Bengal to continue his career. He initially played club cricket in Asansol and later broke into Bengal’s domestic teams after impressing coach Saurashish Lahiri at trials. He represented Bengal in age-group and senior competitions before earning IPL interest.

IPL and international career
Akashdeep has moved around in the Indian Premier League. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1 crore in the 2026 auction but missed this year’s IPL matches due to injury and fitness issues, team sources said. Earlier, he was purchased by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹8 crore and has also spent time with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has taken 103 wickets in 29 domestic and T20 fixtures cited in team records.

Notable Test performance
In July 2025 at Edgbaston, Akashdeep produced a rare all‑round show, taking 10 wickets and scoring 66 as a night watchman — becoming the first Indian and the 12th player globally to record 10 wickets and a fifty in the same Test. At the time he dedicated the performance to his sister Akhand Jyoti, who is battling stage-three cancer.

Public interest and logistics
The wedding’s location in Varanasi, a city Akashdeep frequently visits to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath, adds religious resonance and is expected to draw pilgrims and fans alongside invited guests. Local authorities in Varanasi are coordinating security and traffic arrangements for the high-profile event, an official in the municipal office said on condition of anonymity.

What’s next
Preparations will intensify over the weekend as guests travel to Varanasi and final rituals are completed in Baddi. Team and family spokespeople said the ceremony will follow traditional customs and is likely to be a private affair for close family, with selected public engagements afterwards.