A weak monsoon may be a dampner, but it still has not spoilt the festive spirit of the people here. They are all set to celebrate `Teej' on July 30 and 31.
Advent of rain Though associated with rains, Teej festivities are on at a full swing in the entire State, particularly in Jaipur.
The traditional Teej procession with all its regal pomp and pageantry, will begin from Tripoliya Gate (City Palace), meandering its way through Tripolia Bazar and Chhoti Chaupar, Gangauri Bazaar and wind up at the Chaugan Stadium.
The procession is organized jointly by the State Department of Tourism, the City Palace and the local administration.
Cultural performance There will be camels, and horses in the procession, and cultural performances like Kachchi Ghodi, Gair, Kalbaliya and Chakri dances. The procession will include the cannon carriage, bullock carts, horse baggi and decorated rath. A number of bands will also accompany the procession. The sawari of the Goddess Teej will be followed by chobdar.
Organized by the Department of Tourism, arrangements have been made for the tourists to photograph the procession from the terrace of a hotel opposite Tripoliya Gate.
Women’s participation Teej is one of the most widely celebrated festivals of Rajasthan. Swings, traditional songs and dancing are unique features of Teej celebrations in Rajasthan. Women perform traditional folk dance in colourful clothes and sing Teej songs while enjoying their sway on swings bedecked with flowers.
On this day, women gather at a nearby temple or a common place and offers prayers to Goddess Parvati for the well being of their husbands.
‘Ghevar and Feeni’ is the main sweetmeat of the season.
All over Rajasthan, swings are hung from trees and decorated with fragrant flowers. Women both married and unmarried love to be on these swings to celebrate this ‘Sawan festival’ which also marks the beginning of the festive season in the State.
According to the Department of Tourism, the traditional Teej is celebrated with great enthusiasm by tourists and the local populace.
