Teej
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| Teej Mata |
Teej
is celebrated in India especially by women in the months of July-August marking
the advent of monsoons. It has great significance in Rajasthan
as it is observed to provide relief from the scorching heat of summer. Thus, it is popularly called the Sawan(rainy season) Festival.
According to Hindu mythology, on the 3rd day (teej) after the new moon in the month of Shravan Goddess Parvati went to the house of lord Shiva, her husband and was united with him.
According to Hindu mythology, on the 3rd day (teej) after the new moon in the month of Shravan Goddess Parvati went to the house of lord Shiva, her husband and was united with him.
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| Mehndi at Teej |
The festival of Teej symbolizes reunion of Lord Shiva and
Goddess Parvati. Teej teaches us the sacrifice of wife to win the heart of
husband. It is said that Parvati reborn and went through stringent fasting for
108 long years to prove her dedication, devotion and unconditional
love towards Lord Shiva. Finally, 108 years of long sacrifice paid off
and Lord Shiva accepted her as his wife. Till today, the festival of Teej is
celebrated to honor the devotion of GoddessParvati – popularly known as TEEJ
MATA. On this day, both married and unmarried women seek her blessings
for their happy marital life.
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