About Teej

Teej - 'the festival of swings' is celebrated with gusto and fervor in various parts of India and Nepal. The festival of Teej commemorates the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married women and young girls celebrate the festival with earnest devotion. Teej falls in the month of Sawan and brings great relax from the scorching summers. Many religious activities takes place at the time of Teej. Such rituals and customs of Teej forces people to become part of grand Teej celebrations.

Teej has many significant roles to play in one's life. Women observing Nirajara Vrat on Teej are said to be blessed with long and healthy life of their husband by Teej Mata Parvati. Various other customs and rituals of Teej make the festival more important. Teej gives a chance to women to express their love and devotion for their husband who in return present beautiful gifts to their wife as a token of love.

To know in detail about Teej and its celebration, please click on the links given below and splurge in the festive mood.

• Teej Festival
• Significance of Teej
• Teej Customs and Rituals
• Legends Behind Teej
• Teej Celebrations
• Teej Mata – Goddess Parvati
• Teej Puja Process
• Kajli Teej Vrat Katha
• Hartalika Teej Katha
• Teej Fast
• When is Teej?