Hariyali Teej - The Festival of Rajasthan

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When we talk about Rajasthan, the immediate things which came to our mind are cheerful, colourful and vibrant people of Rajasthan with full of festivities. Just like its people, are the numerous colourful, ethnic and traditional festivals of Rajasthan. These festivals showcase the celebration of true Rajasthani style, culture and traditions. They are as grandeur and rich as the traditional Handicrafts of Rajasthan which includes traditional dresses, jewellery and sculptures etc.

Haryali Teej
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Hariyali Teej

The most popular festival of Rajasthan, Hariyali Teej is celebrated at the advent of Monsoon replicating the rejuvenation of nature with Rains, Greenery and an air of freshness all over.

Teej is the favourite festival of Rajasthan which is celebrated in the month of Shraavana, also known as “Hartalika Teej” or “Sinjhara Teej”. 

Teej Celebration
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The Hariyali Teej festival is celebrated to remember the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the day when Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati as his wife. Goddess Parvati fasted and was austere for many years and was accepted by Lord Shiva as his wife in her 108 birth. Goddess Parvati is also known as Teej Mata. Women on this day observe fast and worship Lord Shiva for the long life of their husbands.

On this day, ladies particularly newly married girls wear brightly coloured Lahariya Sarees and apply Mehendi on their arms and feet.

Mehendi

They took to Swing playing under the trees, Sing and Dance. A day before Teej, Sinjhara is celebrated. On Sinjhara, married daughters receive the gifts from her mother such as clothes, bangles, bindi, mehandi etc. "Ghevar", a special Rajasthani sweet is also given to her.

Teej ki Savari at Jaipur

In Jaipur there is a grand procession of goddess Teej which includes-Golden royal palanquins, Chariots and Bullock carts, decorated camels and dancing folk artists. It starts from the royal city palace and make its way to Chaugan stadium through Tripolia bazar and choti chaupar. This Teej ki savari as it is known popularly attracts lakhs of national and international tourists.

Ghevar (Devanagari:घेवर) is a Rajasthani sweet traditionally associated with the Teej Festival. 

Malai Ghevar

There are many varieties of Ghevar, including plain, mawa and malai ghevar. It is generally prepared for the Teej or Rakshabandhan festival. 

Leheriya saris are traditional wear of Teej festival. These saris are tie-dyed in a unique design that originates from its name, 'Leher', which means a wave, symbolic of the dyeing technique, which is used to produce the wave pattern.

Leheriya Sari

The wave like pattern on these colourful saris creates a visual impact of water flowing. The Gota work on these saris gives them a royal look. The colourful sari alongwith traditional jewellery gives girls the bridal look.

पेड़ों पर झूले,

सावन की फुहार,

मुबारक हो आपको,

हरियाली तीज का त्‍योहार !

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