Hariyali Teej festival is celebrated the most in Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh. On the day of Hariyali Teej, green mehndi is applied on the wrists. Women dress up well by wearing green bangles. On the day of Hariyali Teej, women swing and sing Sawan’s Malhar. This festival is celebrated in a traditional way. On the day of Hariyali Teej, married women worship for the happiness and prosperity of their married life and family. On this day, Lord Ganesha, Shiva and Mother Parvati are worshipped. Special dishes are made on Hariyali Teej, which are offered to God and are also eaten by oneself. Know what is made and what is eaten on the festival of Hariyali Teej?
What dishes are made on Hariyali Teej?
Ghevar- Ghevar season is in the month of Sawan. You will see delicious Ghevar decorated in sweet shops. On the day of Hariyali Teej, people buy Ghevar to eat. You feed Ghevar to people around you and also send it to their homes. If you want, you can also make Ghevar at home.
Kheer- On Hariyali Teej, vermicelli kheer is specially made. If you want, you can also make rice kheer and eat it. But some people do not eat rice kheer in Sawan, so you can make vermicelli and eat it. Kheer will act as sweet in your food and you can also offer it to Shankar Parvati.
Anarsa- Some people make Anarsa, which is also called Hisse, on the day of Hariyali Teej. This is a deep-fried snack recipe. People make and eat it on Teej festivals. Anarsa is made by soaking rice. Milk and sugar are used in it for sweetness.
Puri-Kachori- In our country, even today, any festival means Puri-Kachori. Whenever there is a fast or something special, cooked food is definitely made at home. On the day of Hariyali Teej, people definitely eat potato kachori and puri.
Pua- Pua is also definitely included in the dishes. You can make Malpua from semolina or refined flour. You can also make and eat jaggery puri. Some people also make and eat gulgula on this day. That is, you can enjoy the festival of Hariyali Teej by making kheer, puri, vegetable, kachori and puri.