Rajasthan is a royal state, dotted with plenty of palaces, forts, heritage havelis and deserts. In Rajasthan, every year Teej festival is celebrated with so much fun and enthusiasm. Especially, in Jaipur, women adorn themselves with the traditional attire loaded with jewelry.
Have you ever seen how people celebrate this festival? Then you should witness these celebrations while enjoying Rajasthan holiday tour. This festival is dedicated to the eternal love between goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
When is the Teej Festival celebrated?
There are three types of Teej that falls on different days. In different parts of India, Teej is celebrated on the following different days.
Haryali Teej- 13th August 2018
Kajari Teej – 29th August 2018
Hartalika Teej- 12th September 2018
Teej Festival Celebrations in Jaipur
For Tourist perspective, Jaipur is the best place to experience this festival. In Jaipur, Haryali Teej is celebrated that denotes the welcome to the arrival of Monsoons and good harvest. According to Hinduism, Haryali Teej is celebrated on the third day of Sawan or Shravan month after the full moon.
How Teej Festival is celebrated?
A day before the Teej, women put Henna or Mehandi on their hands in various designs. Next morning, they take bath to purify and wear traditional attire with ornaments. They worship goddess Parvati for the well-being of their husbands. Women in group sing the songs (Teej Katha) dedicated to the Parvati.
A swing is fixed on the branch of a tree and then decorated with flowers. Women swings and sings together. Married women get clothes, sweets and gifts from their mothers and girls who are engaged get gifts from their mother-in-law.
Teej Procession (or Sawari)
A royal procession carrying an idol of goddess Parvati is carried out accompanying with dancers, horses, chariots, traditionally decorated elephants, palanquins and bullock carts. The Teej Sawari begins from the Tripolia Gate and then continues towards Triplolia Bazar, Chhoti Chaupar, Gangauri Bazaar and lastly ends at Chaugan Stadium. The Tripolia Gate opens twice only twice in a year, during the Teej festival and Gangaur. Tourists can watch this procession and click the stunning pictures.
Jaipur Sightseeing
After enjoying in the festival, you can enjoy the exploration of major attractions in Jaipur within the Rajasthan Trip Package–
Amber Fort-
Experience the Elephant Ride while ascending upon the Amber Fort and witness the scenic views. Admire the beauty of this beautiful fort which was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. You can also enjoy the Lights & Sound Show in the evening at this Fort where a history is narrated with light effects.
Jal Mahal-
This palace comprises of 5-storeys where the bottom four-storeys are submerged into the Man Singh Lake.
Jantar Mantar-
It is one of the largest observatories in India where astronomical observations can be made.
Hawa Mahal –
This palace is made by using the red sandstones with 953 windows. These windows were constructed with honey-combed carvings to allow royal women to see outside street without being seen to outsiders.
Some other attractions include, City Palace, which is the royal residence of Jaipur Rulers. The Jaigarh Fort where a largest canon in the world can be witnessed. Nahargarh Fort, Birla Temple and Galta Temple can be also visited if you have more time.
Mode of Transport in Jaipur
For exploring Jaipur, the best mode of transport is Car Rental Jaipur. You are provided a car with a driver to travel hassle-free anywhere from the walled city for Teej celebrations to the major attractions for sightseeing.
So, book the best Rajasthan tour packages to enjoy the Teej Celebrations along with the sightseeing that let you know more about the heritage and culture of Rajasthan.
