Hariyali Teej 2022: Facts you probably didn't know about the auspicious Hindu festival

The festivals of teej are observed every year during the monsoon season. Hariyali Teej is marked on the third day (Tritiya) of Shukla paksha in Shravan/Sawan month, according to the Hindu calendar.

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Hariyali Teej also known as Shraavana Teej is a festival of the Hindus dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. It is observed in the northern states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Chandigarh. This year, the festival will be celebrated on July 31. (HT Photo/Keshav Singh)

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Shraavana Teej is also known as Hariyali Teej since it is a festival of the monsoon season where the surroundings turn lush green due to the rain. (ANI)

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Hariyali Teej, also known as Choti Teej, and Madhusarva Teej is celebrated in the month of Shravan. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his wife in her 108 birth after she followed a strict fast for several years. (PTI)

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There are three types of teej - Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej. Hariyali Teej falls on the third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shraavana or Shravan. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

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The festival of Hariyali Teej will commence on July 31 at 2:59 am and will end on August 1 at 4:18 am. (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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On this day, women wake up early, take a bath, wear clean clothes and fast to pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands and family members. Many unmarried women fast to get a good husband. During their fasting period, recite Hariyali Teej Katha and offer bhog prasad to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva and break their fast on the following day. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

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Women apply henna, which is a part of Solah (16) Shringaar, on their hands and feet, wear bright coloured traditional attires and offer prayers. (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

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Satvik food is prepared by women to offer as bhog prasad to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. (ANI)