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Festival - Teej Puja ( Womens Festival)
Date: 2012-09-182012-09-18Hartalika Teej is one of the prominent festivals celebrated by women in order to honor goddess Parvati. During the process of Pooja, womenfolk not even drink a single drop of water and undergo a rigorous phase of fasting. An important fact about Hartalika Teej Puja is that it is followed by both married and unmarried women for their good future marital status. The married women go for the fast and worship of the goodness in order to ensure the blessings and a healthy life for their husbands. The unmarried girls undergo the process of Puja in order to get husband like Lord Shiva. The Hartalika teej 2012 date 18 September 2012, will be organized this year as per the Hindu traditions and rituals in order to commemorate the reunion of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. During the festival, an immense numbers of performers and artists from different parts of the country get together and present their artistic work to respect the deity. It is significant to note that during the process of Hartalika teej and puja, the idol of goddess Parvati is escorted by a large number of camels and elephants. A grand fair is also organized by the devotees where the sales of different items are done and the entertainment accessories are displayed. Jewelry and new cloths are also worn by the women and the application of mehendi (henna) is also done on the hands and feet. During the Hartalika Puja, women distribute coconuts to their female friends and relatives. They also express their gratitude towards Goddess Parvati with sweets, green vegetables and fresh fruits.
