Hariyali Tees, one of the important festivals in India, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness, which marks the arrival of the monsoon season and respects the divine association of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. While the essence of the festival remains continuously, it exhibits a rich tapestry of regional variations that add the cultural diversity of India. There is a glimpse here how different areas celebrate greenery tees.
Despite the difference in festive styles, the inherent essence of greenery tees is the same – the joy of love, devotion and monsoon season.
1. Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, Hariyali Tees is a grand matter. Women wear lively green clothes, which symbolizes breeding and prosperity. The festival includes singing traditional folk songs, dancing and applying complex mehndi (henna) design on your hands. Swinging on beautifully decorated swings (jhoolas) is a central activity, symbolizing the joy of the rainy season. With folk music and dance, processions are carried out by the beautifully adorned idols of Goddess Parvati.
2. Uttar Pradesh
In Uttar Pradesh, especially in the Braj region (Mathura and Vrindavan), Hariyali Tees is celebrated with devotional enthusiasm. The festival includes songs dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, as the field has a deep connection with their divine love. Chanting and singing hymns, women gather to swing on the swings. Special prayers and rituals are performed in temples, and sweets like Gawar and Malpua are prepared and distributed among friends and family.
3. Haryana
Haryana Tees of Haryana is marked by traditional rituals and community ceremonies. Women perform a series of fasting and rituals to seek the blessings of Goddess Parvati for marital bliss and welfare. The festival is an opportunity for women to re -connect with their maternal homes, and they are bathed with gifts, clothes and sweets. Cultural programs including folk dances such as fierce and fairs add a sense of celebration.
4. Punjab
In Punjab, greenery tees are observed with a mixture of happiness and devotion. The festival is called ‘Tije’ and is a day for women to enjoy themselves, which is free from their daily tasks. They wear clothes in bright green dress, apply mehndi, and beautify themselves with traditional jewels. Highlight is a community meeting where women sing and dance on traditional Punjabi folk songs. The swings are installed in the courtyard and gardens, where women and girls enjoy the swinging while singing and making Meera.
5. Bihar
In Bihar, greenery tees are observed with focus on rituals and fasting. Married women fast for a day without consuming water, pray for a long life and prosperous their husbands. After worshiping (worship) of Goddess Parvati, the fast breaks in the evening. The festival includes folk songs, traditional dances and mehndi applications. It is also customary for women to receive gifts from their in -laws and maternal homes.
6. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh celebrated Hariyali Tees with great enthusiasm, especially in Malwa and Nimad areas. Women gather for green sarees and jewelry dress, communal prayers, and sing traditional songs. The swings are beautified with flowers, and women enjoy swinging while engaging in joyful conversations. This festival is an opportunity for women to compete and celebrate together, strengthen community bonds.
7. Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the greenery tees are seen more subtle than in the northern states. Women are still engaged in traditional rituals, including fasting and prayers for marital bliss. However, the celebration is more private, focusing on family ceremonies and traditional food. Women visit temples to offer prayers and seek blessings for a harmonious married life.
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