Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej 2023: Correct dates and the difference between Hariyali Teej, Hartalika Teej

Find out the correct dates when Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej are celebrated, and the difference between these auspicious Hindu festivals.

Updated on: Aug 20, 2023, 07:20:49 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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Teej is an auspicious festival celebrated with much pomp across the country. Married Hindu women observe this day by observing a day-long nirjala fast, adorning their hands with beautiful mehendi designs, wearing green or red coloured traditional outfits, and praying for the long lives of their husbands. There are three main Teej festivals associated with the months of Sawan and Bhadrapada - Hariyali Teej, Hartalika Teej, and Kajri Teej. People often get confused between Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej. In this article, we will explain the difference between these two festivals and their correct dates.

Know the difference between the festivals of Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej, and the correct dates to celebrate them. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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When is Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej in 2023?

Hariyali Teej is an important Hindu festival which falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Sawan, and Hartalika Teej falls on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada.

According to Drink Panchang, Hariyali Teej falls on August 19 this year. The Tritiya Tithi will start at 8:01 pm on August 18 and end at 10:19 pm on August 19. Meanwhile, Hartalika Teej is on September 18, and the morning shubh muhurat will last from 6:07 am to 8:34 am. The Tritiya Tithi will begin at 11:08 pm on August 17 and end at 12:39 pm on September 18.

What is the difference between Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej?

There is often confusion between Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej because the rituals of the two festivals are quite similar. However, Hariyali Teej falls a month before Hartalika Teej. Hariyali Teej commemorates Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati's union. As per legend, it is the day when Lord Shiva accepted Maa Parvati as his consort after the goddess spent 107 births in penance. It was during her 108th birth that Devi Parvati could finally win him over and also came to be known as Teej Maata.

Meanwhile, Hartalika Teej marks the day when Devi Parvati's female friends abducted her and brought her into deep forests. They were trying to get her away from her father as he was hell-bent on getting her married to Lord Vishnu. Maa Parvati continued her penance in the forest and eventually married Lord Shiva.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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