Teej Festival Jaipur

Teej Festival is a well known festival among all Indians. The grand celebrations and an interesting cause behind the festivities make it utmost important to celebrate. Jaipur city of Rajasthan is the only city where the actual allure of festival can be experienced. To give a warm welcome to season of monsoon Teej is fêted in the period of 'Shravan' (July-August). The occasion brings the rays of joy in life of womenfolk of Rajasthan. They pray for the sound health of their better halves. The whole Rajasthan seems to be participating in festive season of Teej.

Initially the Festival of Teej of Jaipur was restricted to married women and girls only. Goddess Parvati, the icon of virtue, fidelity and fecundity is extolled in the festival. The very famous mythological tale associated with the festival is about Goddess Parvati and her unification with Lord Shiva. Girls and women color their hands, arms and feet with henna and put on the flashy apparels to look as beautiful as they can.

The word “Teej” remind us of swings and rains. The relatives of married girls present sweets, clothes, jewelry and other item to them. A grand pageant can be seen on streets of Jaipur in which everyone participates with whole hearts. In the procession, a brilliantly decorated idol of Teej is the center of attraction. Markets become enormously sparkling in this season. One can grab as much gifts as desired from the numerous shops offering a wide variety of items.

This amazing festival of two days keeps the local populace and visitors completely busy in the celebrations. The fervor of Teej festival can be estimated by the expressions of delight on the faces. People especially select bright colored clothes to wear in the festival. Singing folk songs and poems is a way to express the happiness of Monsoon.

To get mesmerized by the immersion of Teej festival, head for Jaipur and experience the droplets of first monsoon.