Teej Customs and Rituals and Puja Process
Teej Rituals and Puja Process
The Indian festival of Teej is marked by the women who pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, they observe fats for three days and seek their blessings for marital bliss and harmony in relationships. Teej is a series of festivals that are celebrated during the holy month of Shravan or Sawan and Bhadrapad or Bhado. This month coincides with the monsoon in India, which are usually the months of July-August-September.
Just like any other festival in India, Teej also has many traditions and rituals. On the day of the Teej festival, women observe fasts and perform other rituals and customs for the healthy and long life of their husbands. Every custom holds its own significance and ladies perform them with all their dedication.
Customs and Rituals for Teej
Teej rituals and customs make this festival more interesting as it is very full of colors. Women who fast for their husbands ensure that no carelessness is done while the rituals are taking place. This festival calls for all rituals to be performed very seriously if one wants to be blessed with marital happiness.
Shrinjhara
Teej is celebrated with some serious rituals. It is customary for married women to go to their parents' house on the day of the festival. All married women get presents from their in-laws as per Teej customs. A traditional gift package known as the 'Shrinjhara' is gifted to the daughter-in-laws. The name originated from Hindi word “shringaar” which means adornment. The Shrinjhara package includes of Ghewar (traditional Teej sweet), traditional dress (usually tie and dye), mehendi or henna and bangles. Women use these items to get ready for the festival.
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