Rajasthan, the most colorful and culturally rich state of India, is well known for its colorful and vibrant fairs and festivals. Be it the change of season, a good harvest, or buy and sell of cattle, the people of Rajasthan love to celebrate almost every occasion. Teej is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Rajasthan. Popularly referred as "the festival of swings," Teej Festival marks the advent of the monsoon showers. Swings are hung from trees and the young women folk dressed in green clothes sing heart-touching folk songs to welcome the monsoon showers. The festival of Teej falls in the month of July-August.
The festival of Teej is an important festival of the womenfolk of Rajasthan. The Teej Festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. According to the legend, it is believed that after years of penance, goddess Parvati was united with Lord Shiva on Teej. It's the occasion when thousands of women worship the goddess for conjugal bliss and happiness.
Teej is celebrated with great fanfare in Jaipur. During Teej festival, young girls and women are dressed in their best clothes. On the day of Teej festival, married women pray for the well being of their husbands and martial bliss. Whole Jaipur becomes colorful and vibrant on the festive occasion of Teej, as Jaipur markets are beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Teej idol, beautifully decorated with ornaments and gaudy dresses, is taken out in an elaborate procession in Jaipur for two consecutive days on this festive occasion. The Teej procession is attended and watched by thousands of locals and visitors from all around the country.
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