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Why Is Hariyali Teej Celebrated?<br />
The monsoon festival of Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and<br />
Goddess Parvati. It commemorates the day when Lord Shiva accepted Goddess<br />
Parvati's love for him.<br />
In Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati took 108 re-births until Lord Shiva finally<br />
accepted her dedication and married her. It is this determination of the Goddess<br />
that Teej celebrates.<br />
Teej also assumes significance in that many believe that it was on this day that<br />
Goddess Durga declared that fasting and performing certain rituals will bless<br />
women with a happy married life.<br />
Teej is mostly celebrated by married Hindu women in Northern and Western parts<br />
of India to pray for the well-being of their husbands. Women dress up in traditional<br />
attires, with the colour green being the popular theme - as the name Hariyali Teej<br />
would suggest. The green represents the monsoon season which is supposed to<br />
bring greenery all around.
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