Teej — women's saubhagya festival. 3 types: Hariyali (Shravan Shukla 3rd), Kajari (Bhadrapad Krishna 3rd), Hartalika (Bhadrapad Shukla 3rd). 2026: Hariyali 15 Aug, Kajari 31 Aug, Hartalika 14 Sep.
✦ 3 Teej Comparison
Hariyali Teej (16 Jul 2026 Thu): green clothes, jhula, mehendi. Punjab-Rajasthan special.
Kajari Teej (30 Aug 2026 Sun): Banaras-Mirzapur special. Neem-tree puja.
Hartalika Teej (14 Sep 2026 Mon): strictest. Nirjala-niraahaar. Clay Shiva-Parvati-Ganesh.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
New bride — which Teej?▼
Hariyali Teej most auspicious for new bride. Maika sends "Teej Sinjara" to in-laws.
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