Teej Festival, Jaipur

Teej is celebrated during the monsoon season, between July and August. On this occasion, married women seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Parvati for a happy marital life. In Rajasthan, the event comes before the monsoon. Given that many portions of Rajasthan are desert areas, it enjoys rainfall. The Teej Festival is also known as the Swing Festival. The swings, which are hung from trees, are ornately ornamented, particularly with flowers. The majority of the traditional clothing worn by women is green in color. It is one of the best fairs and festivals in Rajasthan when married women sing, dance, and implore the blessings of the Almighty.

These married women are also given gifts from their parents. Usually, they are items that women use to beautify themselves such as henna, vermillion, bangles, and bindi. Gifts include sweets as well with Ghevar, a special type of Rajasthani sweet being the most popular. Lahariya, a multicolored sari is another thing that is received by these women with glee. On this day of the festival, married women wear the sari and beautify themselves. Fairs and processions are conducted in honor of Goddess Teej – the incarnation of Parvati.