Hariyali Teej is one of the most beautiful festivals celebrated during the monsoon season in India. With green clothes, mehndi-covered hands, swings hanging from trees, traditional songs and prayers, the festival brings together devotion and celebration in a unique way. But behind all these colourful traditions lies a powerful story—the story of Maa Parvati's unwavering love, determination and devotion towards Lord Shiva. Hariyali Teej is not simply a festival about fasting a