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Hartalika Teej is one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated with great fervor, especially by married women. This auspicious day is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, symbolizing devotion, marital bliss, and the eternal bond of marriage. Observed primarily in North India, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, Hartalika Teej holds immense cultural and religious importance. Let’s delve deeper into the history, significance, and traditions of this beautiful festival, and explore how to make the most of Hartalika Teej 2024.

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Hartalika Teej 2024: Date, Rituals, Puja Vidhi, And Significance | Culture News

This festival is observed by women who honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. They participate in the celebration with devotion, offering prayers for their husbands’ well-being and a peaceful married life. Hartalika Teej, a significant festival for women across different regions of India, will be celebrated on Friday, September 6. The day involves rituals and prayers offered to Lord Shiva and…

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Khesari Lal Yadav Shares Teej Celebration Pics with Wife Chanda

Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav, widely known for his hit songs and movies, recently grabbed attention by sharing pictures of his Hartalika Teej celebration. The actor posted adorable moments with his wife, Chanda Devi, on Instagram, where both looked traditional and elegant. In the photos, Khesari Lal wore a simple kurta, while Chanda was seen in a beautiful green and red saree, with her…

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Hartalika Teej 2022

India is known as the “nation of festivals” because of its tremendous diversity, intriguing culture, and distinctive traditions. Some of these occasions and traditions have a long history and are still practiced today. The Teej festival, which is celebrated in three different ways as Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, and Hartalika Teej, is one of these occasions. In the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jharkhand, it is the most widely observed event.

It is customary to observe the Hartalika Teej fast on the third day of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. Suhagan women maintain this fast without drinking or eating anything to preserve the longevity of their husband.

To know more just visit: Hartalika Teej 2022: Know its Meaning, Significance, Pooja Vidhi and Muhurta

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Teej 2020: Date, Vrat Significance, And Traditional Foods Of Hariyali or Sindhara Teej

Teej 2020: Date, Vrat Significance, And Traditional Foods Of Hariyali or Sindhara Teej

It is said that Teej marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Highlights

Teej is just around the corner

Teej is celebrated with much fervour across Inida

Teej are of three kinds: Hariyali Teej, Karjari Teej and Hartalika Teej

Come monsoon and Indians start gearing up for all the seasonal festivals in tow. The holy month of Sawan in Hindu calendar is significant, especially for…

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Teej 2020: Date, Vrat Significance, And Traditional Foods Of Hariyali or Sindhara Teej

Teej 2020: Date, Vrat Significance, And Traditional Foods Of Hariyali or Sindhara Teej

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It is said that Teej marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Highlights

Teej is just around the corner

Teej is celebrated with much fervour across Inida

Teej are of three kinds: Hariyali Teej, Karjari Teej and Hartalika Teej

Come monsoon and Indians start gearing up for all the seasonal festivals in tow. The holy month of Sawan in Hindu calendar is significant, especially…

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Enjoy the Swing of Monsoon with Teej and Rakhi

1. Hariyali Teej or Choti Teej (Saturday, 3rd August 2019)2. Kajari Teej or Badi Teej (Sunday, 18th August 2019)3. Haritalika Teej (Sunday, 1st September 2019)

This article Teej and Rakhi is originally published by Sauve women.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 – Teej and Rakhi are celebrated with gusto in various parts of India.

 Teej

With the onset of monsoon, the smell of petrichor emanates from the earth and the downpour of rain, lifts the heart with joy. There’s greenery everywhere and nature shines in all its glory.

This is also a period that is marked by the fasting of women who worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to grant them the boon of marital bliss. 

Teej is actually celebrated in three forms: Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, Haritalika Teej and is celebrated with enthusiasm by both married and unmarried women.

 Hariyali Teej is associated with the bounty of nature and the greenery that livens up the earth after the sweltering heat. It is observed on the third day of the Lunar month, Shraavana. 

Hariyali Teej is an extremely important festival for newlyweds. The parents gift their daughter and her in-laws’ gifts and sweets called Sindhara.

The gift contains ghewar, jewellery, homemade sweets, henna and bangles. Folk songs, dances, fairs and swings all set the mood for festivity and fervour. 

Dressed in green, women perform special pooja for Goddess Parvati and she, as Teej Mata, is then taken on a special procession on the streets. The mood is jubilant and laughter reverberates the air.

 The Kajari Teej falls 15 days after Hariyali Teej. the festival is not observed pan-India but mainly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh where people celebrate the advent of monsoon.

Adorned in flower jewellery and looking stunning in new clothes, women swing on jhoolas and apply mehendi. On this specific day, they observe a strict fast.

 The celebrations for Hartalika Teej continue for three days in the month of Bhadrapada. Obeisance is made to Goddess Parvati who is honoured for her devotion to Lord Shiva.

 Teej Celebrations

The festival of Teej is marked by flowers, colours, songs, henna and swings. When we think of Teej, we think of mehendi, flowers, Bandhini dupattas, bangles and ghewar. There’s glee and joyous spirit around.

Women dress in beautiful sarees and invoke their childlike spirit by singing songs and swinging on jhoolas hung from trees.

 Let’s have fun this Teej!

1. Adorn your hair with fresh flowers.

 2. Wear a bijouterie of flowers. The market is filled with all kinds of colours of flowers. Make or buy floral jewellery and deck yourself with floral cummerbund, mang tika, necklace, earrings and rings. 

 3. Add hues to your traditional outfits. Teej is a festival of happiness and it reflects in the vibrant colours you wear.

 4. Wear coloured bangles and apply henna on your hands and feet. 

 5. Use energetic, fun colours, like fuchsia, orange, green, yellow and purple in the decor. Arrange cushions in sparkling colours or dress the area in yardage of bright fabrics or Badhini dupattas that liven up the ambience.

 6. Hang strings of marigold in yellows and orange or decorate the entrance with a beautiful rangoli using flowers and colours.

 7. We all like to be treated like a princess. Keeping in mind that Teej is the “festival of swings”, adorn your jhoola with flowers.

 8. Expecting guests? Treat them special by showering them with flowers as soon as they enter your home. Take hospitality a notch higher by giving them a box of ghewar or a treat bag filled with cookies when they leave.

 Rakhi

There are many Mythological stories that talk of the genesis of the festival. According to the mythological legend, Bhavishya Purana, a holy bracelet was given by Lord Vishnu to Indra’s wife Sachi when he was facing tough resistance from the mighty demon king, Bali.

Once she tied the thread to her husband he ultimately defeated the demon and recovered Amravati or Indra Lok.

The Mahabharata also makes mention of Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas tying Rakhi to Lord Krishna and Kunti tying the sacred thread to Abhimanyu before the war ensued. 

This gesture was believed to protect them from harm and death. The stories may differ but the reason for celebration is the same – it wishes prosperity, well-being and long life for the one you love.

According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan is an occasion that falls in the month of Shravana and celebrates the deep bond shared between a brother and sister. 

The sister ties Rakhi, the auspicious thread, on the right wrist of her brother, feeds him sweets or mithai and prays for his long life. The brother, in turn, gives her a gift – a token of love, and a pledge to protect her for the rest of his life.

The “knot of protection” or the Rakhi have become fancier in recent times. They have themes and cater to different age groups. 

For children, there are Disney characters, cartoons, superheroes and foods they love. For adults, the range goes from simple threads costing little to expensive rakhis handcrafter in semi-precious stones, silver, gold and embellished with zardozi and hand embroidery.

Whichever thread you pick has one thing in common and that is love – the true bond which the festival of Rakhi celebrates.

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Teej and Rakhi

Enjoy the Swing of Monsoon with Teej and Rakhi 1. Hariyali Teej or Choti Teej (Saturday, 3rd August 2019)2. Kajari Teej or Badi Teej (Sunday, 18th August 2019)3. Haritalika Teej (Sunday, 1st September 2019)

This article on teej and rakhi is originally published by Sauve Women.

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 – Teej and Rakhi are celebrated with gusto in various parts of India.

Teej

With the onset of monsoon, the smell of petrichor emanates from the earth and the downpour of rain, lifts the heart with joy. There’s greenery everywhere and nature shines in all its glory.

This is also a period that is marked by the fasting of women who worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to grant them the boon of marital bliss. 

Teej is actually celebrated in three forms: Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, Haritalika Teej and is celebrated with enthusiasm by both married and unmarried women.

Hariyali Teej is associated with the bounty of nature and the greenery that livens up the earth after the sweltering heat. It is observed on the third day of the Lunar month, Shraavana. 

Hariyali Teej is an extremely important festival for newlyweds. The parents gift their daughter and her in-laws’ gifts and sweets called Sindhara.

The gift contains ghewar, jewellery, homemade sweets, henna and bangles. Folk songs, dances, fairs and swings all set the mood for festivity and fervour. 

Dressed in green, women perform special pooja for Goddess Parvati and she, as Teej Mata, is then taken on a special procession on the streets. The mood is jubilant and laughter reverberates the air.

The Kajari Teej falls 15 days after Hariyali Teej. the festival is not observed pan-India but mainly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh where people celebrate the advent of monsoon.

Adorned in flower jewellery and looking stunning in new clothes, women swing on jhoolas and apply mehendi. On this specific day, they observe a strict fast.

The celebrations for Hartalika Teej continue for three days in the month of Bhadrapada. Obeisance is made to Goddess Parvati who is honoured for her devotion to Lord Shiva.

Teej Celebrations

The festival of Teej is marked by flowers, colours, songs, henna and swings. When we think of Teej, we think of mehendi, flowers, Bandhini dupattas, bangles and ghewar. There’s glee and joyous spirit around.

Women dress in beautiful sarees and invoke their childlike spirit by singing songs and swinging on jhoolas hung from trees.

Let’s have fun this Teej!

1. Adorn your hair with fresh flowers.

2. Wear a bijouterie of flowers. The market is filled with all kinds of colours of flowers. Make or buy floral jewellery and deck yourself with floral cummerbund, mang tika, necklace, earrings and rings. 

3. Add hues to your traditional outfits. Teej is a festival of happiness and it reflects in the vibrant colours you wear.

4. Wear coloured bangles and apply henna on your hands and feet. 

5. Use energetic, fun colours, like fuchsia, orange, green, yellow and purple in the decor. Arrange cushions in sparkling colours or dress the area in yardage of bright fabrics or Badhini dupattas that liven up the ambience.

6. Hang strings of marigold in yellows and orange or decorate the entrance with a beautiful rangoli using flowers and colours.

7. We all like to be treated like a princess. Keeping in mind that Teej is the “festival of swings”, adorn your jhoola with flowers.

8. Expecting guests? Treat them special by showering them with flowers as soon as they enter your home. Take hospitality a notch higher by giving them a box of ghewar or a treat bag filled with cookies when they leave.

Rakhi

There are many Mythological stories that talk of the genesis of the festival. According to the mythological legend, Bhavishya Purana, a holy bracelet was given by Lord Vishnu to Indra’s wife Sachi when he was facing tough resistance from the mighty demon king, Bali.

Once she tied the thread to her husband he ultimately defeated the demon and recovered Amravati or Indra Lok.

The Mahabharata also makes mention of Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas tying Rakhi to Lord Krishna and Kunti tying the sacred thread to Abhimanyu before the war ensued. 

This gesture was believed to protect them from harm and death. The stories may differ but the reason for celebration is the same – it wishes prosperity, well-being and long life for the one you love.

According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan is an occasion that falls in the month of Shravana and celebrates the deep bond shared between a brother and sister. 

The sister ties Rakhi, the auspicious thread, on the right wrist of her brother, feeds him sweets or mithai and prays for his long life. The brother, in turn, gives her a gift – a token of love, and a pledge to protect her for the rest of his life.

The “knot of protection” or the Rakhi have become fancier in recent times. They have themes and cater to different age groups. 

For children, there are Disney characters, cartoons, superheroes and foods they love. For adults, the range goes from simple threads costing little to expensive rakhis handcrafter in semi-precious stones, silver, gold and embellished with zardozi and hand embroidery.

Whichever thread you pick has one thing in common and that is love – the true bond which the festival of Rakhi celebrates.

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Indian Festival Calendar 2019

Indian Festival Calendar 2019

India is known for its diversity and its religions, where no one enjoys many festivals. Whether it is a Muslim, a Sikh, a Hindu or a Christian, we celebrate each festival with excitement and enthusiasm. But knowing the exact dates of it sometimes becomes embarrassing. To get rid of this, we have put Indian Calendar 2019 at your disposal to facilitate the search of exact dates.

Indian Calendar 2019

January 2019 Festivals

1 Tuesday New Year 14 Monday Lohri 15 Tuesday Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti 23 Wednesday Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 26 Saturday Republic Day

February 2019 Festivals

10 Sunday Basant Panchmi, Saraswati Puja

March 2019 Festivals

4 Monday Mahashivratri 20 Wednesday Holika Dahan 21 Thursday Holi

April 2019 Festivals

1 Monday Bank's Holiday 6 Saturday Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 7 Sunday Cheti Chand 13 Saturday Ram Namami 14 Sunday Chaitra Navratri Parana, Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti 19 Friday Hanuman Jayanti

May 2019 Festivals

7 Tuesday Akshaya Tritiya

July 2019 Festivals

4 Thursday Jagannath Rath Yatra 12 Friday Ashadhi Ekadashi 16 Tuesday Guru Purnima

August 2019 Festivals

3 Saturday Hariyali Teej 5 Monday Nag Panchami 15 Thursday Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day 18 Sunday Kajari Teej 24 Saturday Janmashtami

September 2019 Festivals

1 Sunday Hartalika Teej 2 Monday Ganesh Chaturthi 11 Wednesday Onam/Thiruvonam 12 Thursday Anant Chaturdashi 29 Sunday Sharad Navratri

October 2019 Festivals

2 Wednesday Gandhi Jayanti 6 Sunday Durga Maha Navami Puja, Durga Puja Ashtami 7 Monday Sharad Navratri Parana 8 Tuesday Dussehra 17 Thursday Karva Chauth 25 Friday Dhanteras 27 Sunday Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi 28 Monday Govardhan Puja 29 Tuesday Bhai Dooj

November 2019 Festivals

2 Saturday Chhath Puja 14 Thursday Children's Day

December 2019 Festivals

25 Wednesday Merry Christmas

Origin of the Indian calendar

The Indian national calendar, also called Sak Shalivahana calendar, is widely used for news transmission purposes with the Gregorian calendar. After a survey conducted by the Committee on Calendar Reform in 1950, it was concluded that about 30 different calendars were used to determine Hindu, Buddhist and Jain festivals.

They discovered that these calendars were based on similar principles prepared according to ancient theories and astronomical practices. On the other hand, the Islamic calendar was used by Muslims in India as well as for administrative purposes. Thus, the reforms of the 1957 calendar C.E. Because of the creation of the Indian national calendar, a formal and structured lunisolar calendar was finalized, with a leap forward in the Gregorian calendar.

Despite numerous attempts to create an integrated platform, many local variants are present. The government always uses the Gregorian calendar for administrative purposes and holidays are celebrated according to regional, ethnic and religious beliefs and traditions.

In terms of ethics, the astrologer uses the almanac (Hindu calendar based on the lunar calendar) to determine the date of the wedding and give a favorable moment after the comparison of the horoscope.

Structure of the Indian calendar

The suspicious calendar is based on the Luni-Solar system and consists of 12 months and 365 days. The first month of the Indian calendar is Chaitra and the last phalgun is. According to the Shaka Calendar, the names of the months are as follows:

1.  Chaitra

2.  Vaishakha

3.  Jyeshtha

4.  Ashadha

5.  Shravana

6.  Bhadra

7.  Ashwin

8.  Kartika

9.  Agrahayana

10.  Pausha

11.  Magha

12.  Phalguna

The national calendar is an advanced modification of the Indian solar calendar that still exists in the regions. The main unit is the civil day and the era is the era of the era. It is structured so that the tropical or age years are consistent, not the traditional constellation or the Nirayana year.

Religious holidays are based on the lunar calendar which accepts specific positions of the Moon and the Sun. Most holidays and holidays are on a specific lunar date (date), while others are at the sunrise time.

When calculating predictions in Vedic astrology or when comparing Muhurt, festivals, the element of the Moon is considered the main element. The planet in a solar calendar universe tells the apparent position of the sun. An example is a Gregorian calendar, used internationally and considered a standard device. In astrology, the position of the Sun's length in a solar month is likely to occur during the 30-degree interval that traverses the zodiac.

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Teej Festival

India is a land of cultures and festivities. Owing to the diversity of religions and cultures, innumerable festivals are celebrated across the length and breadth of the country over the year. The rare ways and customs make the celebration of festivities even more alluring and unique experience for the tourists. To avail the experience of fun-filled festivities in India, plan a tour of the country with the best tour operator which takes you to experience most fascinating features of India. One of the states of India, Rajasthan mesmerizes people with its extraordinary Rajput customs and traditions which are reflected throughout the state. Even the festival and celebrations in Rajasthan involve centuries-old conventions which account for special characteristics of the state. Out of the several festivals, Teej is one of a most celebrated festival which is patent of Rajasthan and many tourists flock to the state to observe the culturally drenched ambiance.

Teej festival is celebrated in the month of monsoon which usually falls in the month of August. The festival is devoted to a couple of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. The festival is celebrated with full enthusiasm and thrill in Rajasthan. The festival is celebrated in three different ways in different weather which are Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, and Hartalika Teej. The main attractions of the festival are Swings, traditional songs, and dancing which are unique and fascinating. The festival is quite popular in the capital city of Rajasthan  Jaipur and can be enjoyed with Golden Triangle Tour 6 days where the visitors can enjoy the rich legacy of 3 beautiful cities, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur while immersing into the festive ambiance of The Pink City, Jaipur.

The dance performance is given by the women on the folk dance dressed in traditional green clothes and they sing the Teej songs while enjoying the sway on the swings beautifully decorated with flowers. Women dress in red and green sarees with all the jewelry necessary for the married women remembering the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati is worshiped and the blessing of the marital bliss and happiness are sought.

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The sweet associated with the festival is Ghewar. Girls and ladies put Mehandi, sing, dance and enjoy with full enthusiasm and heart. Swings are decorated on the trees for the enjoyment. Married ladies worship for the prosperity and lifelong for their husbands and perform the rituals of joy which makes the festival exciting and entertaining.

Haryali Teej is related to the greenery, abundance of greenery and good harvest. Women dress themselves in green tradition wear and green bangles and the newly married girls receive the clothes and jewelry from their mother-in-law as per the ritual. The Pooja is performed with milk, curd, and flowers of the moon.  Capture the beautiful glances of this festival under best Rajasthan Tour Packages.

Kajari Teez is celebrated with full joy and enthusiasm where women gather and sing the songs to honor Lord Krishna and perform Neem pooja. The songs depict the welcome the monsoon season, happiness and union of lovers.  Hartalika Teej is celebrated in the honor of Goddess Parvati and ladies do fasting on the day for the healthy life of their husbands and unmarried girls are blessed by the husband like Lord Shiva.

Enjoy the Teej Festival along with Rann Utsav of Gujrat that can be booked under Rajasthan Gujarat tour packages which  lets the visitors witness the colorful culture, heritage and glorious history of Rajasthan and Gujrat depicted in the folk dance and music because the culture can be best exhibited during the fairs when even the air of the place becomes live with the enthusiasm of people.

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Teej And Rakhi

Enjoy the Swing of Monsoon with Teej and Rakhi

                                                 This article Teej and Rakhi is originally published by Sauve women.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 – Teej and Rakhi are celebrated with gusto in various parts of India.

 Teej

With the onset of monsoon, the smell of petrichor emanates from the earth and the downpour of rain, lifts the heart with joy. There’s greenery everywhere and nature shines in all its glory.

This is also a period that is marked by the fasting of women who worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva to grant them the boon of marital bliss. 

Teej is actually celebrated in three forms: Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, Haritalika Teej and is celebrated with enthusiasm by both married and unmarried women.

 1. Hariyali Teej or Choti Teej (Saturday, 3rd August 2019)

Hariyali Teej is associated with the bounty of nature and the greenery that livens up the earth after the sweltering heat. It is observed on the third day of the Lunar month, Shraavana. 

Hariyali Teej is an extremely important festival for newlyweds. The parents gift their daughter and her in-laws’ gifts and sweets called Sindhara.

The gift contains ghewar, jewellery, homemade sweets, henna and bangles. Folk songs, dances, fairs and swings all set the mood for festivity and fervour. 

Dressed in green, women perform special pooja for Goddess Parvati and she, as Teej Mata, is then taken on a special procession on the streets. The mood is jubilant and laughter reverberates the air.

 2. Kajari Teej or Badi Teej (Sunday, 18th August 2019)

The Kajari Teej falls 15 days after Hariyali Teej. the festival is not observed pan-India but mainly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh where people celebrate the advent of monsoon.

Adorned in flower jewellery and looking stunning in new clothes, women swing on jhoolas and apply mehendi. On this specific day, they observe a strict fast.

 3. Haritalika Teej (Sunday, 1st September 2019)

The celebrations for Hartalika Teej continue for three days in the month of Bhadrapada. Obeisance is made to Goddess Parvati who is honoured for her devotion to Lord Shiva.

 Teej Celebrations

The festival of Teej is marked by flowers, colours, songs, henna and swings. When we think of Teej, we think of mehendi, flowers, Bandhini dupattas, bangles and ghewar. There’s glee and joyous spirit around.

Women dress in beautiful sarees and invoke their childlike spirit by singing songs and swinging on jhoolas hung from trees.

 Let’s have fun this Teej!

1. Adorn your hair with fresh flowers.

 2. Wear a bijouterie of flowers. The market is filled with all kinds of colours of flowers. Make or buy floral jewellery and deck yourself with floral cummerbund, mang tika, necklace, earrings and rings. 

 3. Add hues to your traditional outfits. Teej is a festival of happiness and it reflects in the vibrant colours you wear.

 4. Wear coloured bangles and apply henna on your hands and feet. 

 5. Use energetic, fun colours, like fuchsia, orange, green, yellow and purple in the decor. Arrange cushions in sparkling colours or dress the area in yardage of bright fabrics or Badhini dupattas that liven up the ambience.

 6. Hang strings of marigold in yellows and orange or decorate the entrance with a beautiful rangoli using flowers and colours.

 7. We all like to be treated like a princess. Keeping in mind that Teej is the “festival of swings”, adorn your jhoola with flowers.

 8. Expecting guests? Treat them special by showering them with flowers as soon as they enter your home. Take hospitality a notch higher by giving them a box of ghewar or a treat bag filled with cookies when they leave.

 Rakhi

There are many Mythological stories that talk of the genesis of the festival. According to the mythological legend, Bhavishya Purana, a holy bracelet was given by Lord Vishnu to Indra’s wife Sachi when he was facing tough resistance from the mighty demon king, Bali.

Once she tied the thread to her husband he ultimately defeated the demon and recovered Amravati or Indra Lok.

The Mahabharata also makes mention of Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas tying Rakhi to Lord Krishna and Kunti tying the sacred thread to Abhimanyu before the war ensued. 

This gesture was believed to protect them from harm and death. The stories may differ but the reason for celebration is the same – it wishes prosperity, well-being and long life for the one you love.

According to the Hindu Calendar, Raksha Bandhan is an occasion that falls in the month of Shravana and celebrates the deep bond shared between a brother and sister. 

The sister ties Rakhi, the auspicious thread, on the right wrist of her brother, feeds him sweets or mithai and prays for his long life. The brother, in turn, gives her a gift – a token of love, and a pledge to protect her for the rest of his life.

The “knot of protection” or the Rakhi have become fancier in recent times. They have themes and cater to different age groups. 

For children, there are Disney characters, cartoons, superheroes and foods they love. For adults, the range goes from simple threads costing little to expensive rakhis handcrafter in semi-precious stones, silver, gold and embellished with zardozi and hand embroidery.

Whichever thread you pick has one thing in common and that is love – the true bond which the festival of Rakhi celebrates.