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Teej
Much of the interest that the desert state of Rajasthan generates among the tourists has a lot to do with the number of fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. These vibrant festivals characterized by an infectious exuberance add color to the lively place. Teej, Jaipur is one of the popularly celebrated festivals in Rajasthan. The festival is celebrated in a large scale in the pink city of Jaipur. Teej takes place at the onset of the monsoons when the first raindrops bring the message of comfort to the parched and arid land.
If you wish to understand the deep-rooted culture of Rajasthan then you have to closely study the rituals associated with the various festivals held in the state. The verve and vigor of Rajasthan is best felt during the fairs and festivals. There are three types of Teej that are celebrated in Rajasthan. These include the Haryali Teej, Hartalika Teej and the Kajri Teej.
Teej, Jaipur is celebrated primarily by Rajasthan's women folk. Teej in Jaipur normally takes place sometime between the months of July and August. Though a festive fervor informs the festival yet there is an unmistakable religious undercurrent. The young girls along with the married women offer prayers to Parvati who is held in great reverence for her selfless devotion to her husband Lord Shiva. The womenfolk solicit her blessings so that they can enjoy a long and blissful married life.
Jaipur's Teej douses the Pink City with the green color. Women attire themselves in the colors that symbolize freshness and fecundity. They accessorize there dresses with multi-hued bangles and other jewelry. The idol of Teej Mata is adorned with heavily embroidered clothes and traditional jewelry, by women and young girls. Devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Parvati are sung by the ladies.
During Teej, Jaipur, the lawns and the gardens are bedecked with wonderfully decorated swings. The swings are adorned with strings of marigold and spring flowers. One important aspect of Teej in Jaipur is the procession with the idol of Teej Mata in the front. The procession terminates at the Kanak Vrindavan before moving on for the immersion rites.
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