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Teej Festival
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Teej Festival,Rajasthan Fair & Festival, Rajasthan Travel ToursLocation: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Significance: Teej Festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati
Time of Celebration: Teej Festival held every year during the monsoons between July to August

Teej Festival is one of the most preferred festivals of India widely celebrated, but its true essence and charisma is found only in Jaipur. Celebrated in the month of 'Shravan' (July-August), according to the Hindu calendar, Teej marks the arrival of monsoon, after the sweltering summers. Teej Festival marks the inauguration of the festive season in Rajasthan.

According to Hindu mythology, on Teej, Goddess Parvati united with Lord Shiva after years of penance. During this opportune festival, Goddess Parvati, the symbol of morality, rectitude, fidelity and fecundity is worshipped. Teej is a vital cultural festival for the womenfolk of Rajasthan as they pray for the well being of their husbands and for their marital bliss.

» Activities:
Teej Festival,Rajasthan Fair & Festival, Rajasthan Travel TourTeej is also identified as the festival of swings and rains. Women sing songs and enjoy rope swings. Parents of married girls send gifts, sweets and clothes to their daughter's home. While girls engaged for marriage, receive 'Sindhara' from their "would be in-laws", which consists gifts and sweets.

Teej Festival of Jaipur is perceptible by an enormous cavalcade carrying the idol of Teej ornamented with jewelry and finery and the beautifully decorated markets. It is a good time to unearth the markets of Jaipur. Teej is a traditional festival of the royal city of Jaipur and is celebrated with immense zest and ecstasy. The captivating Teej festival celebrations leave tourists flabbergast giving them the perfect reason to visit Jaipur again.

» How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is located at Jaipur.
By Train: The place has an important railway station located at a distance of 2 kilometers.
By Road: The place can also be reached via a wide network of roads.

Other Rajasthan Fairs and Festivals
» Camel Festival » Chandrabhaga Fair
» Desert Festival » Elephant Festival
» Ganguar Festival » Keshavrai Patan
» Marwar Festival » Mewar Festival
» Pushkar Fair » Bundi Utsav
» Dussehra Mela (Fair) » Kolayat Mela (Fair)
» Mahavirji Fair » Nagaur Cattle fair
» Winter Festival » Summer Festival


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