
Teej
dance form an integral part of Teej celebrations. Teej Festival
celebrations are made more joyful when it is stringed with traditional
dances and songs. Teej falls in the month of sawan and marks the
beginning of the festive mood. Women cheerfully welcome the monsoon
season by their dance just as peacock dances in full mood when even a
single drop of water falls on the ground. Teej is the only time when
women make merry freely and dance is the best way to express their
feelings and love for their husbands.
Apart from traditional Pujas and other rituals, women swing all day
before the fast and dance on tunes of various Teej songs. It is a
traditional way to welcome monsoon. Women in different parts of the
country celebrate Teej by performing their traditional dances.
Teej Dance in Rajasthan
When it is the rainy season, spirits soar high in celebration and this
is marked with traditional folk dances in the cities of Rajasthan. Teej
dances in Rajasthan cheer up the people and create a perfect festive
mood. Folk artists bring to life the inspiring mythologies, folk stories
and tales by the way of their dance in the ongoing processions of Teej.
Colorfully dressed Rajasthani women sing various songs and perform folk
dances in fairs and temples which becomes a major part of attraction for
foreign tourists.
Teej Dance in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Similarly, Teej is celebrated by
Dandia dances in Uttar Pradesh
and Bihar. Teej dances in Bihar are unique blend of ethnicity and rich
traditions. These dances are organized by professionals and mainly
performed in the gardens and courtyards of homes. Women dressed in best
attires dance with colorful dandia sticks in hands, hitting each other
with one's own danda creating a splendid view to watch.
Teej Dance in Madhya Pradesh
Women dance in open courtyards in Madhya Pradesh. Rhythmic beats
pervade everywhere. Women dance on the beats of the songs which are
associated with bride's home coming.
Teej Dance in Nepal
Teej celebrations in Nepal are escalated with the traditional dances
and songs. They believe such devotional songs reach Goddess Parvati who
fulfill their wishes and bless their husbands with long life. According
to women in Nepal, Teej is the most colorful festival and wish to
celebrate it with earnest devotion. They believe traditional dance is
the most easy and enjoyable way to keep up the spirit of the festival.
Women dancing in red sarees creates the most holistic view at the time
of Teej which is a rare scene.