Hariyali Teej 2026: Traditional green outfits to bring festive glow to your Sawan celebrations

Hariyali Teej 2026 is all about traditional festive style in shades of green. From elegant sarees and Bandhani lehengas to Anarkalis and sharara sets, explore stylish green outfit ideas, accessories and fashion tips for the Sawan festival.

New Delhi: Hariyali Teej falls on the third day, or Tritiya Tithi, of the bright half of the Hindu month of Shravana. According to the 2026 Hindu calendar for New Delhi, Hariyali Teej falls on August 15, with Shravana Shukla Tritiya corresponding to the festival. The exact start and end of the tithi varies by location, which is why local panchang timings are generally used for ritual observances.

The festival commemorates the union of Shiva and Parvati and is particularly associated with women’s prayers for marital happiness and well-being. Hariyali Teej is celebrated with especially strong traditions in several North Indian communities, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.

Green naturally dominates the celebration. The very word hariyali refers to greenery, and the colour echoes the fresh foliage and renewal associated with the monsoon season. Green clothing and bangles therefore become both a visual celebration of Sawan and a traditional........

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