Teej 2024 Dates
In 2024, the major Teej festivals will be celebrated on the following dates:
Hariyali Teej
- Date: August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
Kajari Teej
- Date: August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Hartalika Teej
- Date: September 11, 2024 (Wednesday)
Akha Teej (Akshaya Tritiya)
- Date: May 10, 2024 (Friday)
Significance and Observance of Teej Festivals
The Teej festivals are celebrated across India, particularly in the northern and central regions, to mark the arrival of the monsoon season and the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Hariyali Teej: This festival commemorates the reunion of Shiva and Parvati. Married women observe a nirjala vrat (waterless fast) and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. They dress up in colorful clothes, apply henna, and participate in singing, dancing, and swinging under trees.
Kajari Teej: This festival is celebrated in Telangana and is one of the biggest festivals for the Banjara tribe. It marks the onset of the monsoon season and is associated with the worship of the rain god.
Hartalika Teej: This festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is celebrated by married women who fast and pray for the well-being of their husbands.
Akha Teej (Akshaya Tritiya): This auspicious day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is considered an auspicious day for new beginnings, investments, and other important life events.
Teej 2024 Puja and Rituals
The Teej festivals involve various puja rituals and customs:
- Married women observe a nirjala vrat (waterless fast) and pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands.
- They dress up in colorful clothes, apply henna, and adorn themselves with traditional jewelry and accessories.
- Devotees visit temples, offer prayers, and seek the blessings of the deities.
- Special sweets and delicacies are prepared and shared with family and friends.
- Women gather together, sing songs, and participate in traditional dances and swinging under trees.
- Charitable activities, such as feeding the less fortunate, are also an integral part of the celebrations.
Teej 2024 Celebrations
The Teej festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across India. Here are some of the key highlights of the celebrations:
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is known for its vibrant Teej celebrations, with the festival being dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Women dress up in traditional Rajasthani attire, apply henna, and participate in singing, dancing, and swinging under trees.
Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, the Teej festivities are closely associated with the Jhulan Utsav, which celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha. Idols of the deities are adorned in green clothes and placed on swings in temples.
Telangana
In Telangana, the Kajari Teej is a significant festival for the Banjara tribe. The celebrations involve traditional music, dance, and the worship of the rain god.
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Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
The Awra Teej, celebrated in the spring season, is a unique Teej festival observed in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Regardless of the regional variations, the Teej festivals across India are a celebration of the bounty of nature, the arrival of the monsoon, and the divine union of Shiva and Parvati. They bring together communities, foster social bonding, and reinforce the rich cultural heritage of the country.