There
are three different variations of Teej, namely – Hariyali, Kajari
and Hartalika Teej. All the three Teej falls in different times and are
celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm by womenfolk in India. Date of
Teej Festival is decided according to the arrival of monsoon and hence
it changes every year. There are special rituals and customs associated
with every Teej. These traditions hold great importance for women
celebrating the festival of Teej. Read on to learn about different dates
of all the three Teej celebrations.
When is Haryali Teej?
Celebrate Haryali Teej
on August 04, 2008, Monday
Haryali Teej falls on
Shukla
Tritiya in the Hindu month of Sawan. The day heralds the onset of
monsoon as a symbol of happiness, prosperity and love. As the name
suggests, Haryali Teej is mainly related with greenery. It is
commemorated for abundance of greenery and also a good harvest. Haryali
Teej is celebrated in a grand way in the ancient 'Banke Bihari' temple
of Vrindavan. Thousands of devotees congregate to worship
Lord
Krishna and
Radha. Holy water is sprinkled over the devotees
to welcome the monsoon season. At some places, womenfolk offer prayer to
moon on the first day of Teej i.e. Haryali Teej.
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When is Kajari Teej?
Celebrate Kajari Teej on
August 19, 2008, Tuesday
Kajli Teej is
celebrated on
Krishna Paksh Tritiya, the third day of the month
of shravan. Kajli Teej is most popularly celebrated in a small district
of Rajasthan called Bundi. In Bundi, Kajari Teej is celebrated on the
third day of the month of 'Bhadra'.
On this day, there is a community pooja of neem and a procession is
carried on which has beautifully decorated idol of Goddess Parvati.
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When is Hartalika Teej?
Celebrate Hartalika Teej
on September 02, 2008, Tuesday
Hartalika Teej falls on
the third day of the first fortnight of the month of
'Bhadra'.
It is the most important Teej of all and lasts for three days. On the
second day, women keep Nirjara Vrat for the welfare and longevity of
their husband. Evening prayers along with traditional singing and
dancing are important part of Hartalika Teej celebration.
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