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Jaipur or the Pink City of India, celebrates the festival of Teej with great pomp and show. Decked up in colors of all hues possible Jaipur comes vibrant with life. People dressed in their best of attires take part in the two days festival held in the months of July-August or in the month of Shravan.
The Teej festival has a mythological connotation attached to it. It is believed according to Hindu mythology that goddess Parvati and lord Shiva were united on this day. Apart from the religious reason, Teej also marks the welcoming of the rainy season in the arid land of Rajasthan.
Features:
In Jaipur a procession of the idol of Goddess Parvati is taken out in the old city. This royal procession is joined by brass bands, chariots, elephants, horses even people dressed as God's and Goddesses. Singing and dancing accompanied by music by groups of men and women are an integral part of the procession.
The palanquin of the Mata Parvati is carried by 8 men decked up in red clothes. The local people get a golden opportunity to seek blessings from the Goddess.
Teej is primarily a women oriented festival. During this time married women pray to the Goddess for the well being of their husbands. Singing and dancing in praise of the Goddess is an important part of the ceremony.
The young girls and women during this time pamper themselves with a royal treatment. They dress in the best of clothes, shop for jewellery and finery, and feast all day long.
Since Teej marks the beginning of the rainy season swings are hung from trees in many villages in Jaipur. The women, especially young girls swing on them singing folk songs, play games and apply henna on their palm.
Season
The best season to visit Jaipur is during the months of July-August. Teej is celebrated on a grand scale during this time in Jaipur.
How to Reach
Mount Abu is easily accessible. It enjoys good connectivity through all the three modes:
By Air
Nearest airport is Jaipur from where flights to major cities like kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai.
By Rail
Trains from available from Delhi to Jaipur.
Deluxe buses are run from Bikaner house Delhi by Rajasthan roadways on a regular basis. One can travel by private cars and taxis.
Tour to India takes you on a virtual tour of Fairs and Festivals in India. Tour to India also gives detailed information and online bookings for tours to Fairs and Festivals in Rajasthan and Teej is one such festival in Rajasthan. To book the tour or for more information please fill up the given form below.
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