Hariyali Teej 2025 Date, Significance, Muhurat - What To Eat And Avoid During Fast, Nirjala Vrat Rules Explained

Hariyali Teej 2025 will be observed on Sunday (July 27, 2025). It falls on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the Shravan month, which holds great importance in Hindu tradition. The festival is dedicated to the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. 

On this day, married women observe a strict Nirjala Vrat (a fast without food and water) for the well-being and long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls also take part, praying for an ideal life partner.

Hariyali Teej 2025 Date And Muhurat

According to the Hindu Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi will begin at 10:41 PM on 26 July and end at 10:41 PM on July 27. The most auspicious puja muhurat is during the evening Pradosh Kaal, typically between 7 PM and 8 PM in most regions.

Hariyali Teej 2025 Significance

Hariyali Teej symbolises love, devotion, and the lush greenery of monsoon. The word Hariyali means green, indicating nature’s renewal during the rainy season. Women celebrate the day by dressing in green sarees, applying mehndi, and wearing green bangles. It is also a time for singing traditional songs and enjoying swings in courtyards and gardens.

The festival is especially popular in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. Women receive Sindhara gifts (cosmetics, clothes, and sweets) from their parents, enhancing the festive spirit.

Nirjala Vrat: What To Eat And Avoid During Hariyali Teej 2025

On Hariyali Teej, women observe a Nirjala Vrat, which means fasting without even drinking water. This is considered one of the toughest and most spiritually powerful fasts. Here are the key rules:

Before the Fast (Preparation on Previous Night)

Eat a light, sattvic meal before sunrise the next day. It may include:

• Fruits
• Sabudana khichdi or kheer
• Boiled vegetables
• Buttermilk or milk

Avoid spicy, fried, and heavy foods the night before.

Mentally prepare yourself with positive thoughts and a calm mindset.

During The Fast

No food or water from sunrise till evening puja.

Avoid chewing gum, brushing teeth with paste, or consuming anything accidentally.

Stay indoors as much as possible and avoid excessive physical work to prevent dehydration.

Keep yourself engaged in activities like:

• Praying to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
• Reading Teej Katha
• Singing bhajans
• Applying mehndi (henna) and dressing up in green attire and bangles

After the Fast (Breaking The Vrat)

Only break the fast after completing the puja during the proper muhurat.

First drink a few sips of water (or charnamrit).

Eat traditional sweets like:

• Ghevar
• Laddoo
• Malpua
• Kheer

Strict Don’ts

No water at all during the fast (that’s why it’s called nirjala).

Do not eat or taste anything (even fruits) before puja is over.

Avoid onion, garlic, meat, or tamasic foods the day before and after the fast.

Don’t wear black or white clothes. Wear green for prosperity and tradition.

Avoid anger, negativity, and gossip. Keep a peaceful and positive mindset.

To sum it up, Hariyali Teej 2025 will be celebrated tomorrow (July 27). This festival is a heartfelt tribute to marital love, nature’s beauty, and spiritual discipline. Don't forget to follow the Dos and Don'ts!