Pic Teej01 Women celebrating Teej on a झूला swing
Haryali Teej, Chhoti Teej, Shravana Teej, Teeyan,
(31. 07. 2022)
Teej (तीज) is observed by women in North India, including Bihar, Gujrat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh.
Three famous and special Teej celebration by women during Shravana and Bhadrapada months are- Hariyali Teej (31.07.2022), Kajari Teej (14.08.2022), Hartalika Teej (30.08.2022). Shravana and Bhadrapada months coincide with Varsha Ritu (वर्षा ऋतु) or monsoon, making them special.
Hariyali Teej is also known as Chhoti Teej or Shravana Teej. Kajari Teej celebrated fifteen days after Hariyali Teej is known as Badi Teej.
The two other Teej festivals - Akha Teej (Akshaya Tritiya) and Gangaur Tritiya are not part of above listed three Teej festivals.
Haryali Teej, dedicated to Parvati’s union with Shiva, is celebrated on Tritiya (3rd day) of Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of Shravan month, by girls and women in India, Nepal and by the diaspora. Parvati fasted for many years and was accepted by Shiva as his wife in her 108th birth.
On Hariyali Teej women (married and unmarried) pray/worship Goddess Parvati for conjugal bliss and happy married life, and observe fasts devoted to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Women observe strict ‘Nirjala Vrat’, and do not drink water for the duration of the Vrat (fast). The fast is broken after worshipping the moon. Women also worship Teej Mata (Goddess Parvati) for prosperity and well-being of their husbands. The idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped and songs are sung in their honour.
During Hariyali Teej married women visit their parents' home, wear new clothes (preferably green), Saree and bangles, prepare Jhulas (swings on trees) and use it in pairs, while singing Teej songs.
Sindhara (सिंधारा) is a gift hamper sent to the daughter and her in-laws by the parents of the married girl. Sindhara contains homemade sweets, Ghewar (घेवर), other sweets (केसरिया भात, Kesariya Bhaat; सूजी हलवा, Suji Halwa; मालपुआ, Malpua, रबड़ी, Rabri; खीर, Kheer).
Pic Teej02 Ghewar (घेवर), a favourite sweet on Haryali Teej
Due to the custom of gifting Sindhara to the daughter and her in-laws, Hariyali Teej is also known as Sindhara Teej. Married women, especially newlyweds, are gifted श्रृंगार (Shringara) items, including traditional dresses, bangles, मेहंदी (Mehndi or henna), सिंदूर (sindoor), considered auspicious by their in-laws.
Pic Teej03 Items of श्रृंगार (Shringara) on Teej
The monsoon timed festival celebrates the bounty of nature with social activity, rituals and customs. It includes dancing, singing, getting together with friends and telling stories, dressing up with मेहंदी (Mehndi or henna) coloured hands and feet, wearing bright colours, sharing festive food, and playing on झूला (Jhulas or swings) hung on trees. Men traditionally fly kites during the day.
Pic Teej04 Designs of मेहंदी (Mehndi) on Teej
Pic Teej05 Designs of मेहंदी (Mehndi) on Teej
Pic Teej06 Women playing Kikkli (किक्कली ਕਿੱਕਲੀ) on Teej
In Punjab, it is called Teeyan, and women play Kikkli (किक्कली ਕਿੱਕਲੀ). The tradition of Vat Vriksha (banyan tree), considered auspicious, also forms an important part of Teej, when jhulas are hung on its branches. In Hindu mythology, Banyan tree is sacred and the hanging branches reflect knowledge. Worshipping Vat Vriksha on the occasion of Hariyali Teej is considered auspicious.
Pic Teej07 Women celebrating Teej on a झूला swing
Teej Song
आयो आयो तीज त्योहार
रंगीलो सावन आयो रे सुरंगो सावन आयो रे x2 बरखा बूंदा ल्यो रे हटीलो सावन आयो रे आयो आयो तीज त्योहार रमसम आंगनिये x2
बादल गरजे बिजलिया चिमके x2 कया आउजी पिया अब मैं घर से x2 रिमझिम पड़े हैं पुहार रमसम आंगनिये x2
अंगवा की डाली पे बोले कोयलियाx2 मीठी मीठी बोले जाने बाजे बासुरिया x2 बागा में छाई बाहर रमसम आंगनियेx2
आज सुरंगो दिन हैं म्हारा x2 घर आयो म्हारो साजन प्यारो रो x2 अजी हिवडे की उमंग बाहर रमसम आंगनिये x2
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