Brief Description
• Time of Year: July/August (Monsoon season).
• Highlights: Processions, decorated idols of Goddess Parvati, traditional dances.
Celebrated by women, the Teej Festival marks the onset of monsoons and symbolizes marital bliss. The city comes alive with colorful processions and traditional music.
• Location: Old City and Tripolia Gate.
Detailed Description
The Teej Festival is a vibrant celebration dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. Marked by processions of beautifully decorated idols, women clad in green sarees, and traditional Rajasthani songs, the festival is a visual spectacle. It typically occurs during the monsoon season, symbolizing love and marital bliss.
Fun Fact
The Teej procession includes decorated elephants, camels, and dancers, making it a grand affair.
Did You Know?
Married women fast during Teej for the long life of their husbands.