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Teej and Rakhi

The Hindu months of Saawan and Bhadrapada correspond to the Gregorian months of July, August and September. It is in these months that the two important festivals u2013 Teej and Rakhi are celebrated with gusto in various parts of India.<br>for more updates visit: https://sauvewomen.com/teej-and-rakhi/

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Teej and Rakhi

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  1. TEEJ AND RAKHI

  2. INTRODUCTION: This event is organized to celebrate TEEJ AND RAKHI festival and it's frst time celebrated in Hyderabad.. With haryana, rajasthan and Punjabi folk dances, pottery making, colorful theme decors,showcasing culture of north India with flavored delicacies in short a "mini rajasthan " with various folk artists.

  3. The bonding between a brother and a sister is simply unique and is beyond description in words. The relationship between siblings is extraordinary and is given importance in every part of the world. However, when it comes to India, the relationship becomes all the more important as there is a festival called "Raksha Bandhan" dedicated for the sibling love.This is a special Hindu festival which is celebrated in India and countries like Nepalto symbolize the love between a brother and a sister. The occasion of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hinduluni-solar calendar in the month of Shravanawhich typically falls in the August month of Gregorian calendar.

  4. Meaning of Raksha Bandhan The festival is made up of two words, namely "Raksha" and "Bandhan." As per the Sanskrit terminology, the occasion means "the tie or knot of protection" where "Raksha" stands for the protection and "Bandhan" signifies the verb to tie. Together, the festival symbolizes the eternal love of brother-sister relationship which does not mean just the blood relationships only. It is also celebrated among cousins, sister and sister-in-law (Bhabhi), fraternal aunt (Bua) and nephew (Bhatija) and other such relations.

  5. Why Is Hariyali Teej Celebrated? The monsoon festival of Hariyali Teej celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It commemorates the day when Lord Shiva accepted Goddess Parvati's love for him. In Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati took 108 re-births until Lord Shiva finally accepted her dedication and married her. It is this determination of the Goddess that Teej celebrates. Teej also assumes significance in that many believe that it was on this day that Goddess Durga declared that fasting and performing certain rituals will bless women with a happy married life. Teej is mostly celebrated by married Hindu women in Northern and Western parts of India to pray for the well-being of their husbands. Women dress up in traditional attires, with the colour green being the popular theme - as the name Hariyali Teej would suggest. The green represents the monsoon season which is supposed to bring greenery all around.

  6. Raksha Bandhan is mainly celebrated in India, this important festival also holds great important for all religions including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in other parts of the world. Also known as Rakhi or Rakhi Poornima, as it falls on the day of the full moon. This year, Raksha bandhan falls on Thursday, 15 August 2019.

  7. IMPORTANCE OF RAKHI: The significance of Raksha Bandhan festival is huge in our country. It is celebrated no lesser than any other festival, as it is dedicated to the love of a sister and her brother. It holds immense importance in Hinduism. The name of the festival, Raksha Bandhan is made up of two words, Raksha (Protection) and Bandhan (Relation). On this day, a sister ties ‘Rakhi’ around her brother’s wrist while the brother undertakes an oath to protect his sister until death.

  8. IMPORTANCE OF TEEJ Teej is an important festival which is celebrated all over India. This festival is celebrated with lot of zeal and excitement in Northern India. The beginning of monsoon and Shravan month also mark the beginning of Teej festival. Teej festival is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha during the Shravan month. This is also known as Hariyali Teej or Shravani Teej. This festival is mostly associated with women.

  9. CONCLUSION: Teej & Rakhi Mela at our Dilli Haats has brought a fresh burst of unbridled joy, colours and memories. Visit Dilli Haat Janakpuri and Pitampura for the last leg of Teej and Rakhi festivities! Teej and Rakhi Celebrations at Dilli Haat INA will continue until 7th August. Thanks and Regards Sauve Women

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