Seasonal Festivals — Hindu Sacred Festival
Teej
Teej is a group of festivals celebrated by Hindu women across North India, Nepal, and Rajasthan during the monsoon season. The three main Teej festivals are Hariyali Teej (Shravan Shukla Tritiya), Kajari Teej (Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya), and Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya). All three celebrate the reunion of Goddess Parvati with Lord Shiva. Married women fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands, wear green clothes symbolizing the lush monsoon, apply mehndi (henna), and sing traditional Teej songs while swinging on decorated swings.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Source: Vedic Tradition
Significance
Celebrates the divine union of Parvati and Shiva, and women's devotion to marital happiness. The green color of Teej symbolizes the fertility and abundance of the monsoon season.
Rituals & Traditions
Women fast from sunrise (some nirjala — without water). Apply mehndi (henna) on hands and feet. Wear green or red sarees and bangles. Swing on decorated jhulas (swings). Sing Teej folk songs. Perform Parvati-Shiva puja. Married women receive gifts (shringar) from parents.
Traditional Foods
FAQ
Q.What is Teej?
Teej is a group of festivals celebrated by Hindu women across North India, Nepal, and Rajasthan during the monsoon season. The three main Teej festivals are Hariyali Teej (Shravan Shukla Tritiya), Kajari Teej (Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya), and Hartali...
Q.What is the significance of Teej?
Celebrates the divine union of Parvati and Shiva, and women's devotion to marital happiness. The green color of Teej symbolizes the fertility and abundance of the monsoon season.
Q.What are the rituals of Teej?
Women fast from sunrise (some nirjala — without water). Apply mehndi (henna) on hands and feet. Wear green or red sarees and bangles. Swing on decorated jhulas (swings). Sing Teej folk songs. Perform Parvati-Shiva puja. Married women receive gifts (shringar) from parents.
Q.What foods are made during Teej?
Ghewar, Malpua, Kheer, Meetha pua, Feni