This festival of the second - sex, has hundreds and thousands of female devotees thronging the sites of worship of the Goddess. Adorned in all the trappings of a Hindu married woman, they pray for domestic happiness. Though the celebrations is a jubilation of the union of Shiva and Parvati, holding immense value for the married womenfolk, the Teej festivities also witnesses the enthusiastic participation of the nubile women and young ladies. They don their choicest of garments, belt out lilting melodies even as they swing on beautifully flower embellished jhoolans.
Jaipur metamorphoses in to a carnival site during the fantastic celebrations of Teej. Splashes of striking colors makes a trip to Jaipur's market places an indelible rendezvous. An assortment of artifacts and bright hued collector's items that ranges from vibrant textiles, accessories, delectable delicacies among a host of other tokens, worth possessing.
The plebian can pay his respects to the Goddess, as an elaborate procession brings the entire Jaipur to life. It is a phenomenal event that comprises the image being taken around the city in a palankeen, accompanied by herds of decorated elephants, camels, thumping folk music and gyrating dancers. The image of the Teej Goddess, unlike that of Gangaur, is carried around in a covering. The jubilations also sees the active participation of the men folk of Rajasthan.
So, put brakes on your frenetic pace of life and head towards Jaipur during the fabulous festival of Teej.
