There
are three Teej festivals in a year namely, Hariyali, Kajari and
Hartalika Teej. All the three versions of Teej are celebrated with
immense fervor and gaiety. Certain rituals and traditions are associated
with different types of Teej celebrations. Teej festival's craze is
increasing day by day. More women are celebrating the festival with
utmost devotion. The festival is also attracting many tourists to be
part of its celebration. The three types of Teej are briefed below:
Hariyali Teej : It is
celebrated in the
Shukla Paksh of
Shravana corresponding
to the month of August. Hariyali Teej is also called
Teejen. On
this day, women worship moon. Hariyali Teej signifies greenery and so
women wear green colored dresses and bangles to mark the auspicious
occasion. They also make merry by singing and dancing on various
traditional Hariyali Teej songs.
Kajari Teej : Kajari Teej is
celebrated on
Krishna Paksh Tritiya, the third day of the month
of shravan. The festival is identified with blackish shades of clouds
during the monsoon season. Kajari Teej is time to perform sacred pooja
of neem amidst various rituals and traditions. Women sing various Kajari
songs in praise of Lord Krishna.
Hartalika Teej : Hartalika
Teej is celebrated with gusto and mirth on the third day of the first
fortnight of the month of
'Bhadra'. On this day, women observe '
Nirjala
Vrat' (fast without food and water). They worship Goddess Parvati
for long and conjugal life of their husband.
