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&TV artists reveal Haryali Teej celebrations in their hometowns
Women wear green attire, apply Henna (Mehndi), enjoy swings, spend time singing traditional songs and perform rituals by keeping a day-long fast for their husband’s long and prosperous life.
In India, Haryali Teej is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals and is observed in different parts of the country by the womenfolk to seek blessings for their husbands from Devi Parvati. Also, as an agricultural nation, this festival brings exuberance and a chance to celebrate the welcoming of the monsoon.
Various artists on &TV talk about the festival’s significance and celebrations in their hometowns. These include &TV artists Shivya Pathania (Devi Parvati, Baal Shiv), Sapna Sikarwar (Bimlesh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Vidisha Srivastava (Anita Bhabi, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai). Shivya Pathania, Devi Parvati in &TV’s Baal Shiv, shares, “The month is highly auspicious and revered by Lord Shiva’s devotees across the country. The festival celebrates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, the day when Lord Shiva accepted Devi Parvati as his wife. People observe fasts and worship them on this day by holding various pujas. In my hometown, Himachal Pradesh, it is referred to as Hartalika Teej.
Women wear green attire, apply Henna (Mehndi), enjoy swings, spend time singing traditional songs and perform rituals by keeping a day-long fast for their husband’s long and prosperous life. There are also some fun mela’s organised by a local politician for youth and children, in which my siblings and I always used to participate. I can relate to the day and its significance even more now that I play Devi Parvati in Baal Shiv's show. I would like to wish all my viewers a very Happy Teej”.
