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15 August 2026

Teej festival significance

The topic provides cultural context regarding Indian festivals and societal traditions, which can be used as illustrative examples in GS1 answers but is unlikely to be the subject of a direct question.

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Notes

  • Teej festival comprises three main variations: Haryali Teej, Kajri Teej, and Hartalika Teej.
  • Haryali Teej: Celebrated on the third day of Shukla Paksham in Shravan; commemorates the wedding of Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati.
  • Kajri Teej (Badi Teej): Celebrated 15 days after Haryali Teej on the third day of Krishna Paksham; associated with dark rain clouds.
  • Hartalika Teej: Observed in the Bhadon month; marks the legend of Goddess Parvati's friends helping her escape an unwanted marriage to continue her penance.
  • Geographic reach: Primarily celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
  • Cultural significance: Celebrates the monsoon season and nature; involves women fasting, applying henna, wearing new bangles, visiting paternal homes, and using swings.
  • Social aspect: Married women pray for the well-being of their husbands, while single girls pray for future spouses.

Questions

  1. Festivals in India serve as a bridge between ecological cycles and cultural traditions. Discuss the significance of the Teej festival in the context of the monsoon season and its role in reinforcing social bonds. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following statements regarding the Teej festival is correct?

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