Teej Festival
A ‘Teej Fair’ will be organised at Hotel Khasa Kothi on 8th and 9th August from 12 noon to 4 pm daily. In this fair performance of folk artists, decorated Swings for entertainment, shops of handicraft items, camel & elephant rides, mouth-watering shops of Ghewar (a round sweetmeat) are main attraction for tourists. Many entertaining competitions like mehandi, bangles, turban tying, lehariya competitions etc are also organized. Foreign and domestic tourists equally enjoy this fair, which is held at Hotel Khasa Kothi for two days on i. e. 8th and 9th August this year. Entries for various events may be sent to Tourist Reception Centre, Government Hostel.
History
According to Hindu mythology, on the 3rd day (teej) after the new moon in the month of Shravan Goddess Parvati went to the house of lord Shiva, her husband and was united with him. This day is celebrated as Teej all over India and especially so in Rajasthan. Apart from its mythological origins this festival also heralds the arrival of the rainy season. In the month of Shravan the long awaited monsoon finally arrives in Rajasthan bringing relief to the parched land. Like a magic wand it transforms the hot, dusty and barren summer landscape of Rajasthan into the fertile green beehive of activity. The Teej festivities also celebrate this rejuvenation.
Getting there:
By Air
Indian airlines, Jet airways and Sahara airlines have regular service to Jaipur. All the major cities are connected to Jaipur.
By Road
Rajasthan Roadways have regular bus services from New Delhi, running deluxe and air conditioned coaches from Bikaner house, Delhi. Jaipur is also well connected with the other cities of Rajasthan.
With good road conditions you can also travel by private car/taxi.
By Train
Shatabdi and Intercity connects Jaipur to Delhi. Shatabdi is fully air conditioned train starts from Delhi (5.55 AM) to Jaipur (10.35 AM), you can also try Intercity Exp starts from Delhi at (4.55 PM) reaches Jaipur (10.35 PM). There are other trains also to Jaipur from other metro cities, to know more click here. |
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