Fun-filled Festivity

Delhi Tourism is back with the annual Teej Festival at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri that has a lot in store for the visitors. A festival of feasts and celebrations, Teej marks the welcome of the monsoon season during the month of ‘Shravan’ or ‘Saawan.’  The festival is primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. Hence, it is also said to be an auspicious occasion for married women to be blessed with marital bliss. It is widely celebrated by women in North India especially in the state of Rajasthan.

One of the highlighting features of Teej is the coming together of women enjoying the Teej Jhula, a swing hung from trees in villages and towns. The celebrations are accompanied applying Mehendi and sharing festive delicacies.

The festival will be celebrated with an array of events lined up to mark this uplifting occasion. The main attractions of the event will include  Mehandikars, Churi and  Rakhi Stalls, Languishing Arts,  Handicraft and Handloom items, home décor, Rajasthani food and other delectables     amidst Cultural Programme by Department of Tourism, Govternment of Rajasthan on August 5 and August 6. 

Sahitya Kala Parishad, GNCTD will be on August 7. The competitions that will be organised include, Rangoli Competition on August 5 , Bindi Competition  on August 6 ,Mehandi Competition on August 7 starting 11AM onwards to 10 PM.