Numerous rituals in Hinduism married women perform for the well-being of their husbands and loved ones. Hariyali Teej is one such ritual. It is similar to Karva Chauth. During this day, women observe fast to get a good life partner. On the other hand, married women observe this fast and pray to the deities for the longevity of their husbands.
According to the religious texts, Goddess Parvati performed the Hariyali Teej fast to get Lord Shiva. The fast is also called Shravani Teej. Hariyali Teej generally comes every year on the auspicious Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan.
Hariyali Teej Fast will be performed this year on Wednesday, August 7th. This fast is very popular in some of the states in India, like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. According to the religious texts, women who observe this Hariyali Teej fast have to perform sixteen adornments to complete the whole ritual.
According to the famous astrologer Dr Basant Soni, married women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to achieve a happy life and good health for their husbands. As per the gold medalist astrologer, women should wear green clothes for this fast. They should also offer green-coloured items to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, such as bhaang, dhatura, etc.
This year, Hariyali Teej will be performed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. After that, Hariyali Teej should be performed from 10.30 a.m. to noon. In the evening, the fast should be performed from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There is a certain way in which women should observe the fast on this day. The idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Parvati should be placed on a yellow cloth. Women should begin the ritual by worshipping Lord Ganesha at the beginning. After that, they should worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati after decorating them with flowers and other items.
As per Hindu religious beliefs, Goddess Parvati got Lord Shiva as her husband after her 108th birth. She did rigorous penance to get Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife on the third day of Shukla Paksha in Shravan month. Since then, women have observed fast on this day to celebrate the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to have good health for their husbands or to have a good life partner.
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