As the monsoon sets in and the month of Shravan begins in the Hindu calendar, Hariyali Teej returns, bringing its blend of spiritual observance and seasonal joy. Celebrated this year on Sunday, 27 July 2025, the festival holds deep significance for many across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
The word Hariyali means greenery, and Teej arrives just as the rains refresh the land. It's the third day of the bright fortnight of Shravan, and it’s closely tied to the story of Goddess Parvati’s devotion to Lord Shiva.
Unmarried women also take part, praying to Shiva and Parvati for a good life partner in the future. The rituals are steeped in symbolism, but they also carry a very personal emotional weight for many.
As one message shared widely this year reads, "Let your fast be sacred and your prayers be answered this Teej."
One mother wrote to her daughter, "To my daughter, enjoy your first Hariyali Teej with all the colours of love and devotion."
The day also becomes an occasion for sisters, friends, and mothers to come together, sing traditional songs, share sweets, and sit on decorated swings tied to trees. In cities like Jaipur, grand processions of Teej Mata through royal roads add further charm.
Messages like "May the greenery and rain bring prosperity and happiness to your life. Happy Hariyali Teej!" reflect the spirit of the season.
Some are more spiritual, like "Praying for love that lasts beyond lifetimes, just like Shiv-Parvati. Happy Hariyali Teej!"
Others take a playful turn: "Girls just wanna swing on Teej! Let’s enjoy every moment."
"Teej isn’t just for married women — it’s a celebration of love in all forms."
That quote, passed around in several greetings this year, shows how the meaning of the festival is evolving while holding onto its roots.
One quote captures this connection well: "Teej is not just a fast — it’s a celebration of feminine strength and divine love."
Others turn to nature to express their devotion: "Let every swing remind you of joy, and every drop of rain remind you of grace."
“On this Hariyali Teej, may our bond be as deep as Parvati’s devotion and as strong as Shiva’s love.”
Another heartfelt message from a wife reads:
"With every fast, my heart prays only for your happiness and our togetherness. Happy Teej, my love."
As with most festivals in India, Hariyali Teej lives through people, not just texts. The rituals may be age-old, but each year brings new stories, new moments and new memories.
This year, as women fasted, sang, and prayed, they also took time to reflect, to connect with loved ones, and to pass on what they know. A message shared among many families summed it up best, "Let’s celebrate the sacred bond of love, devotion, and eternal union. Happy Hariyali Teej!"
The word Hariyali means greenery, and Teej arrives just as the rains refresh the land. It's the third day of the bright fortnight of Shravan, and it’s closely tied to the story of Goddess Parvati’s devotion to Lord Shiva.
Hariyali Teej 2025: Fasting, prayers and mehendi
At the heart of the celebration is a fast, kept by married women to pray for their husband’s long life and health. Dressed in green sarees and adorned with bangles and mehendi, they gather in homes and temples to offer prayers.Unmarried women also take part, praying to Shiva and Parvati for a good life partner in the future. The rituals are steeped in symbolism, but they also carry a very personal emotional weight for many.
As one message shared widely this year reads, "Let your fast be sacred and your prayers be answered this Teej."
Hariyali Teej 2025: Family bonds and first Teej traditions
For some, it’s a first celebration in a new family or as a newlywed. Teej becomes more than a ritual, it’s a rite of passage.One mother wrote to her daughter, "To my daughter, enjoy your first Hariyali Teej with all the colours of love and devotion."
The day also becomes an occasion for sisters, friends, and mothers to come together, sing traditional songs, share sweets, and sit on decorated swings tied to trees. In cities like Jaipur, grand processions of Teej Mata through royal roads add further charm.
Hariyali Teej 2025: Wishes that speak from the heart
With every festival now shared online as much as it is in person, Teej greetings have taken new life. From WhatsApp to Instagram, people are exchanging wishes that blend old sentiment with modern formats.Messages like "May the greenery and rain bring prosperity and happiness to your life. Happy Hariyali Teej!" reflect the spirit of the season.
Some are more spiritual, like "Praying for love that lasts beyond lifetimes, just like Shiv-Parvati. Happy Hariyali Teej!"
Others take a playful turn: "Girls just wanna swing on Teej! Let’s enjoy every moment."
Celebration beyond marriage
While Teej is often associated with married women, many now see it as a wider celebration of womanhood, strength, and shared tradition."Teej isn’t just for married women — it’s a celebration of love in all forms."
That quote, passed around in several greetings this year, shows how the meaning of the festival is evolving while holding onto its roots.
Hariyali Teej 2025: Rituals with personal meaning
The rituals are simple but hold profound meaning. Fasting from dawn to dusk. Offering prayers. Singing bhajans. Tying swings on trees. Each act connects women not only with the divine but with each other and their shared heritage.One quote captures this connection well: "Teej is not just a fast — it’s a celebration of feminine strength and divine love."
Others turn to nature to express their devotion: "Let every swing remind you of joy, and every drop of rain remind you of grace."
Love, prayer and the power of waiting
For couples, the day holds a quiet significance. It becomes a time to reflect on relationships, on commitment, and on the patience that often defines long-lasting love.“On this Hariyali Teej, may our bond be as deep as Parvati’s devotion and as strong as Shiva’s love.”
Another heartfelt message from a wife reads:
"With every fast, my heart prays only for your happiness and our togetherness. Happy Teej, my love."
As with most festivals in India, Hariyali Teej lives through people, not just texts. The rituals may be age-old, but each year brings new stories, new moments and new memories.
This year, as women fasted, sang, and prayed, they also took time to reflect, to connect with loved ones, and to pass on what they know. A message shared among many families summed it up best, "Let’s celebrate the sacred bond of love, devotion, and eternal union. Happy Hariyali Teej!"
Hariyali Teej 2025: Messages, wishes to send to your loved ones
- Wishing you a Hariyali Teej filled with devotion, joy, and blessings from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- May your fast be sacred and your prayers be answered this Teej.
- Let the swing of faith and the song of devotion echo in your life. Happy Teej!
- May the greenery and rain bring prosperity and happiness to your home. Happy Hariyali Teej!
- Let’s celebrate the sacred bond of love, devotion, and eternal union. Happy Hariyali Teej!
- With every fast, my heart prays only for your happiness and our togetherness. Happy Teej, my love.
- On this Hariyali Teej, may our bond be as deep as Parvati’s devotion and as strong as Shiva’s love.
- This Teej, I pray to be yours for all lives to come. Always and again.
- Fasting today, praying forever. For love that only grows.
- To my daughter, enjoy your first Hariyali Teej with all the colours of love and devotion.
- Wishing my dear sister a Teej full of songs, laughter, and meaningful prayer.
- Blessings to my daughter-in-law on her first Teej. May your new life be filled with harmony and strength.
- Celebrate with joy, swing with hope, pray with faith. Happy First Teej!
- May Goddess Parvati bless you with a partner who respects, cherishes, and walks with you in love.
- Teej isn’t just for married women – it’s a celebration of love in all forms.
- May your heart be full and your prayers fulfilled. Happy Hariyali Teej to you.
- Waiting for love isn’t easy. But Parvati did, and so can you.
- Hariyali Teej reminds us that true love requires patience, devotion, and prayer.
- Praying for love that lasts beyond lifetimes, just like Shiv-Parvati.
- Teej is not just a fast — it’s a celebration of feminine strength and divine love.
- Let every swing remind you of joy, and every drop of rain remind you of grace.
- Fasting with faith, singing with soul — Teej is where devotion becomes beautiful.
- Girls just wanna swing on Teej! Let’s enjoy every moment.
- Rain, swings, green bangles, and sweets — that’s Teej done right.
- Celebrate love, wear green, eat ghewar, and swing into joy. Happy Teej!
- The only day when fasting feels like a celebration!
- As the earth turns green, may your life blossom with love and luck. Happy Teej.
- The swing in the neem tree, the song in the breeze, and prayers in your heart — that’s the magic of Hariyali Teej.
- May the monsoon bring blessings, the greenery bring growth, and Teej bring peace.
