Teej is the festival of swings. It marks the advent of
the monsoon month of Shravan (August). The monsoon rains fall on the parched
land and the pleasing scent of the wet soil rises into the air. Swings are
hung from trees and decorated with flowers. Young girls and women dressed in
green clothes sing songs in celebration of the advent of the monsoon.
This festival is dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union
with Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati is worshipped by seekers of conjugal bliss
and happiness. An elaborate procession is taken out in Jaipur for two
consecutive days on the festive occasion which is watched by people in large
numbers. The Teej idol is covered with a canopy whereas the Gangaur idol is
open.
How To Get There
By Air
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and
business centres.
By Rail
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City
Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur,
Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
By Road
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations
of Rajasthan, Haryana and others.
General Information
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Deity
Parvati.
Timings
July August.
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