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Teej is the festival of swings. It marks the advent of
the monsoon month of Shravan (August). The monsoon rains
fall on the parched land and the pleasing scent of the
wet soil rises into the air. Swings are hung from trees
and decorated with flowers. Young girls and women dressed
in green clothes sing songs in celebration of the advent
of the monsoon. This festival is dedicated to the Goddess
Parvati,
commemorating her union with Lord Shiva. Goddess Parvati
is worshipped by seekers of conjugal bliss and happiness.
An elaborate procession is taken out in Jaipur for two
consecutive days on the festive occasion which is watched
by people in large numbers. The teej idol is richly decorated
with ornaments and gaudy dresses. The Teej idol is covered
with a canopy whereas the Gangaur idol is open.
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