Tag: Jariyali Teej

Hariyali Teej – an all woman festival of Rajasthan

Hariyali Teej, an all woman festival, will be celebrated on 13 August this year. The festival is celebrated on the third day of the first fortnight of Shravan or Sawan month of Hindu Calendar, which usually falls between July and August every year. Hariyali Teej is also known as Chhoti Teej and Shravana Teej. This festival is most popular in Rajasthan. Other North Indian states also celebrate Teej. As per legends, Teej Festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and commemorates the day when she was united with Lord Shiva. Young girls, newly wed women and elderly women can be seen ... Read more