Hariyali Teej Vrat 2023: Who Observed The First Hariyali Teej Vrat And What Is Its Significance?

Hariyali Teej Vrat 2023: The Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan is celebrated as Hariyali Teej. It is one of the most important Hindu festivals which is widely celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Hariyali Teej is often called Shravan Teej or Chhoti Teej. Married women dress beautifully on this day in green traditional attire while adorning their hands with pretty henna designs and bangles.

They worship Lord Shiva to seek blessings for a happily married life. The importance of Hariyali Teej of Sawan is even more valid because this month also belongs to the merciful Lord. On this day, one might obtain all the joys of marriage by worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Know The Significance Of Hariyali Teej In This Video: 

Hariyali Teej is observed as a day of utmost auspiciousness for married ladies, during which they keep a fast and refrain from consuming food and water for the entire day. Do you want to discover who began the tradition of keeping the Hariyali Teej Vrat and celebrating this festival? To learn more, continue reading. 

Goddess Parvati Observed The First Fast Of Hariyali Teej

• According to mythological beliefs, Goddess Parvati kept the first fast of Hairyali Teej for Lord Shiva.

• When Goddess Parvati was unmarried, she observed this fast in an effort to please Lord Shiva for becoming her husband.

Lord Shiva Gave Boon To The Goddess On Hariyali Teej

• It is also believed that when Goddess Parvati observed this fast for Lord Shiva, he appeared in front of her to fulfill all of her cherished desires. 

Pleased with this fast, Lord Shiva blessed Goddess Parvati and accepted her as his wife.

Shiva & Parvati Started The Ritual Of Hariyali Teej

• It is said that Mother Parvati got the idea of starting this fast as a custom when she received the boon of becoming Shiva’s consort. 

• According to legend, Mother Parvati continued to observe this fast even after her marriage with Lord Shiva.

Goddess Ganga Propagated The Significance Of Hariyali Teej On Earth 

• Goddess Parvati entrusted the responsibility upon Goddess Ganga for conveying the importance of Hariyali Teej to the women. 

• The ritual of fasting and worshiping on Teej started on Earth only through Goddess Ganga.