Teej Mehandi Design: Jhula, Peacock and Leaf Patterns for Hariyali Teej

12 designs, updated 3 October 2026

Difficulty: EasyMediumHard

A teej mehandi design is full of monsoon joy: swings on a neem tree, dancing peacocks, green leaves and little rain drops. On Hariyali Teej, women sit together in green sarees and bangles, and nobody wants empty hands. This page gives you 12 fresh ideas, from a quick five-minute bel to a full jhula scene on the palm.

Every design below has a time estimate and a level, so you can pick one that fits the morning of the festival. If you are short on time, also see our simple mehandi design page. For a fuller look, browse full hand mehandi design or the classic traditional mehandi design collection.

Jhula Mehandi Design for Teej

The swing is the heart of Teej. These designs place a jhula on a branch in the palm, with leaves and flowers around it.

Teej mehandi design with a jhula hanging from a leafy branch in the palm centre — Medium 35 minA swing hangs from a curved branch right in the palm, with tiny flowers on the ropes. It looks detailed, but the scene is just thin lines and leaves. Plan about 35 minutes.

Full hand teej mehandi design showing a woman on a jhula under rain drops — Hard 55 minThis is a full scene: a woman on a swing with rain drops falling. Leave it to someone with a steady hand. It takes close to an hour and suits the main puja day.

Simple jhula mehandi design on the back hand with leafy ropes for Hariyali Teej — Easy 20 minA small swing sits on the back of the hand, with leaves running up the ropes to the middle finger. Easy to draw in 20 minutes. Good for office-goers.

Peacock Teej Mehandi Design

Peacocks dance when the rain comes, which makes them a perfect mehandi design for teej. Try one big bird or a pair facing each other.

Two peacocks facing each other in a teej mehandi design on the palm — Hard 40 minTwo birds face each other over a lotus, a classic Rajasthani look. Draw one bird first, then mirror it. Takes about 40 minutes and suits a married woman's Teej puja.

Small peacock teej mehndi on the index finger with leaf trail to wrist — Easy 15 minA tiny peacock perches on the index finger and a leaf trail runs down to the wrist. Quick and pretty in 15 minutes. Good for teenage girls.

Green Leaf Mehandi Design for Teej

Hariyali means greenery. Leaf bels, mango leaves and creepers keep the look fresh and are easy for beginners.

Mango leaf teej mehandi design with a border along the wrist and fingers — Medium 25 minMango leaves line the fingers and wrist like a toran on a door. Shade half of each leaf to make it pop. About 25 minutes.

Leaf bel teej mehandi design climbing diagonally across the palm — Easy 15 minA single creeper curls from the wrist to the little finger. It is quick, neat and looks great with green bangles. Only 15 minutes.

Hariyali teej mehandi design with a leaf jaal net on the back hand — Medium 35 minSmall leaves fill a diamond net on the back hand. It looks rich but repeats one shape. Plan 35 minutes and keep the grid even.

Simple Teej Mehandi Design for a Quick Puja

Running late on festival morning? These designs take 10 to 15 minutes and still look festive.

Simple teej mehandi design with rain drops and a cloud on the back hand — Easy 10 minA small cloud with falling rain drops is a sweet, quick monsoon touch. Just 10 minutes with a fine tip.

Teej mehandi design with a gol tikki and leaves on the palm — Easy 12 minA round tikki sits in the palm with leaves around it, and the fingertips are filled. The easiest suhaag look. About 12 minutes.

Teej mehandi design shaped like a bangle around the wrist with hanging leaves — Easy 15 minThis wrist band looks like a green bangle with small leaves hanging from it. Perfect if you want to keep the fingers clean. About 15 minutes.

How to Plan Your Mehandi Design for Teej

Teej falls in the rainy season, so the air is humid and paste dries slowly. That is good news: slow drying gives a darker stain. Plan the mehandi the night before the puja, so the colour is deep red-brown by the time you dress up.

Pick one hero motif. A peacock, a jhula or a big lotus in the palm centre. Fill around it with leaves and dots.
Use a fine cone for faces and swings. Cut the tip very small so the ropes of the jhula and the peacock’s neck stay thin.
Leave some skin open. Gaps between leaves look fresh and green-themed, and the design reads better in photos.
Match your outfit. Green bangles and a green saree look lovely with leafy bels and mango leaf borders.

Getting a Dark Colour During Monsoon

Use only natural henna made from Lawsonia inermis leaves. Avoid black henna cones, which can contain PPD and hurt the skin. Keep the paste on for 6 to 8 hours, and dab lemon-sugar mix once it turns dull and dry. After scraping (not washing), warm your palms over clove smoke and rub a little mustard oil or balm. Keep water away for 12 to 24 hours. The stain starts orange and turns deep brown over the next one or two days. Read more tips on our mehandi ka rang page.

Common questions

Which mehandi design for teej is the most popular?

Peacock and jhula designs are the favourites, because Teej celebrates the monsoon and the swing rituals. Green leaf bels and mango leaf borders are a close second. If you want something quick, a single peacock on the back hand with a leafy finger trail works well.

How many days before Teej should I apply mehandi?

Apply it one night before the festival. Natural henna takes 24 to 48 hours to reach its darkest shade, so by the next evening it looks its best. Teej dates change every year, so check the calendar and count back one day.

Can I put a simple teej mehandi design on my daughter's hand?

Yes. A small peacock, a few leaves and dots take only 10 minutes and children enjoy them. Use only natural henna, never black henna. You will find more cute ideas on our kids mehandi design page.

How do I draw a jhula in mehandi?

Draw two thin vertical lines for the ropes from a leafy branch, then a small flat seat at the bottom. Add a tiny figure or just a pair of feet, and decorate the ropes with small flowers. Use a fine cone tip and keep the lines steady.

Is Hariyali Teej mehandi different from Karva Chauth mehandi?

Both are suhaag festivals, but Teej designs lean on monsoon themes like swings, peacocks, rain drops and green leaves. Karva Chauth designs show the moon, chalni and diya. See our karva chauth mehandi design page for those.

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