
Teej
is a festival for womenfolk and time for Teej Sringar. On this day,
women love to pamper themselves. The market places are abuzz with
activity as women both married and unmarried move out to shop for good
clothes and accessories. They visit shops of sarees, jewelry and other
accessories and splurge themselves. Teej calls for looking one's best
and women make the most of the occasion.
Importance of Teej Sringar
Adorning oneself is the most vibrant and colorful ritual of Teej
Festival. Teej Sringar is performed with utmost happiness and craze by
the womenfolk. They make a proper schedule for the festival very well in
advance. Both married and unmarried women loves to dress up like the
newly wed bride and so enthusiastically make preparations to look
beautiful. Festival of Teej is totally dedicated to women as they keep
fast for long and good health of their husband. They are free to do
anything which can bring happiness to her and her family. Women beautify
themselves in the following manner:
Clothes
On Teej, young girls and women dress up in bright clothes, mostly green
as it is considered aupicious and symbolize the month of sawan. Usually
women wear sarees, suits and lehangas which symbolize that a woman is
married. Some women prefer wearing heavy designer wear dress while
others love to wear their wedding attire. Engaged girls prefer wearing
dress with some light work on it.
Jewelry
When the dress to be worn on Teej is selected, women goes for a fine
jewelry selection. There is a great demand for gold, diamond and even
artificial jewelry. These days ladies prefer to wear artificial jewelry
as it can easily match the type of dress they would wear. Married women
usually buy heavy necklaces and bangles to make a different style
statement. Some women also receive beautiful jewelry from their husband
as a token of love and her dedication.
Footwear
Another very important item is to have a good pair of footwear. Shops
and malls are lined up with variety of designer footwear and sandals.
These days, special stone-studded juttis and sandals are much in
fashion. These footwear are available in plenty of colors matching the
ultimate standards of the Teej dress.
Bangles
Always in fashion and demand, bangles are a woman's favorite. Be it any
occasion, women love to wear colorful bangles. On Teej, shops and stalls
are stocked up with colorful glass and metal bangles. These bangles
range from very low to high rates. Women visit bangle shops with dupatta
or a small piece of their dress to match with the colorful bangles. When
it comes to Teej Shringar, women want everything to be perfect.
Mehndi
Teej Shringar also includes application of intricate mehndi designs on
hands and feet. Young girls and women apply mehndi a day before the
festival and some get their husband's name hidden in it. In villages,
women apply alta to their feet and hands.
Women also visit beauty salons and parlors to get ready for Teej.
Parlors are booked in advance for make up and hair styles by young girls
and women to look special on this Teej.