Teej & Nag Panchami Style Guide: Traditional Jewellery to Wear This Shravan

Two of Shravan's biggest festivals land almost back-to-back this year — Hariyali Teej on 15 August and Nag Panchami on 17 August. Both are steeped in ritual, both call for traditional dressing, and both give you a real reason to reach for jewellery that goes beyond the everyday. Here's how to think about it, piece by piece.

Hariyali Teej: Lean Into Green

Teej is, quite literally, the festival of green — celebrating the arrival of monsoon and the reunion of Shiva and Parvati. Women traditionally dress in green, sing folk songs, and take part in swings (jhoolas) as part of the celebration, so the jewellery ideally echoes that colour story rather than fighting it.

For a green sari or suit: the Classic Iravati Silver Plated Green Hook Earrings or the Elegant Indrayani Peacock Green Silver-Plated Earrings both lean into the traditional motifs (peacocks, in particular, carry strong Teej and monsoon symbolism).

For a full look: the Tela Naari Royal Radiance Green Red Gold-Plated Necklace Set pairs green and red in one statement piece — a combination that works especially well against Teej's traditional palette.

If you're keeping it lighter for daytime rituals: the Antique Viwi Green Wildflower Bloom Stud Earrings are easy to wear through long hours of puja and jhoola without feeling heavy.

Nag Panchami: Traditional Silver Over Statement Gold

Nag Panchami, observed two days after Teej, is a quieter, more ritual-focused festival centred on serpent worship. Dressing tends to stay understated and traditional rather than festive-bright, which makes silver-toned and oxidised jewellery a more natural fit than gold on this particular day.

For temple visits: the Oxidised Amrya Half-Moon Dome Earrings keep things minimal and easy to move in through a longer puja.

For a slightly more traditional silhouette: the Vikita Silver-Plated Blue Jhumki Earrings bring in the classic jhumki shape without overpowering a simple outfit.

For a complete antique look: the Antique Dual Tone Chitai Silver Oxidised Hasli Necklace Set has the heavier, sculptural feel that suits the more solemn tone of Nag Panchami dressing.

One Practical Note for Both Days

Both festivals fall in the thick of Shravan — meaning humidity, possible rain, and long hours of wear between rituals, family visits, and jhoola sessions. If you'd rather not worry about earrings dulling by the second event, it's worth pairing your Teej or Nag Panchami look with a piece from the Anti-Tarnish Jewellery Collection instead — the traditional silhouettes above are also available in tarnish-resistant finishes if you search the collection by style.

The Bottom Line

Teej calls for colour — green with gold or red accents, worn a little louder. Nag Panchami calls for restraint — oxidised silver, traditional shapes, nothing too bright. Two festivals, two days apart, two very different jewellery moods — but both are covered without needing to buy anything new outside what's already sitting in a well-rounded ethnic jewellery collection.

Explore the full Green Luxe Jewellery Collection for Teej, or browse Jhumka Earrings and the Hasli Set Collection for Nag Panchami-appropriate traditional pieces.

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For more on styling oxidised and traditional pieces, see our earlier guide: How to Style Silver Oxidised Earrings: 7 Outfit Ideas for Every Occasion.