Haryali Teej is observed on the third day of the bright half of the Shraavana’s Lunar month. It is also referred to as Singhara Teej. The meaning of Haryali is greenery. It is believed that the earth will get wrapped in greenery after the summer season. Haryali Teej is an extremely important festival for newly married women who visit their houses and are presented with many items. Parents gift their daughter and her in-laws a bunch of gifts called Sindhara. The gift will usually contain ghewar, homemade sweets, heena, etc.
On the festival day, folk songs, special dances, fairs, and swings are being performed. Spiritual songs are also sung. Women will wear green clothes and perform a special pooja. In the state of Rajasthan, the marches of Goddess Parvati or Teej Mata will be taken on the streets. Haryali Teej in Haryana is an official holiday and the local government will schedule several functions to celebrate the day colorfully. Women will perform Gidda in Punjab while in Chandigarh, cultural events and plays are presented by students.
