Md. Masarrath Ali Khan

It is that time of the year when sky is cloudy and the weather is pleasant. Soon the first drops of rain drench the parched earth and the sweet aroma of the wet soil rises in the air. Nature rolls out a carpet of verdant green and fragrant flowers bloom in luxuriance. The peacock flaunts its beautiful plumage and dances in high spirits, in an expression of mirth and joy. So also, the Rajasthani women sing songs, swing in jhoolas and dance to their hearts’ content in celebration of the Teej. The Teej Festival – marking the advent of monsoon – falls in the month of Shravan (Spring Season) and occupies the first place among all Rajasthani festivals. While married women celebrate Teej to win their husbands’ love, the young girls worship Goddess Parvathi with a firm belief that this will bring them good life partners.

Many traditions and rituals are attached to it which women observe with all seriousness and devotion. On Teej day, all young girls and women attire themselves in lively red, green, and yellow costumes. They adorn themselves with gold ornaments, diamond necklaces and heavy jewellery. Colorful bright lac bangles and metal bangles in stunning colors are worn in abundance. Swings are hung from trees and these are bedecked with colored and sweet-smelling flowers, and Leharia fabrics. Gorgeously decorated young girls and women swing in them and sing traditional Teej songs celebrating the marriage of Shiva and Parvathi. Many more women join them in this fun and frolic, sing and dance with them and take the tempo to greater heights.

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