Greenery Drape The Earth….!!

#42/100 Happy Teej to all of you…..this is the month of savan …every where it is green,green and…green and it seems the greenery drape the earth in a green saree and during this month the much awaited festival of Teej arrives bringing immense joy and festivites …many of u must be very well familiar with Teej.
Teej refers to the “third day” that falls every month after the new moon (amavasya) and the third day after the full moon night every month.
The monsoon festival of Teej includes Hariyali teej,Kajrari teej and hartalika teej. Hariyali takes place on the third day of shulka pakasha of shravan .Hariyali means greenery as the earths gets renewed after a hot summer in savan month. The day of hariyali teej marks a special significance in the lives of married Indian woman. Teej is very popular in parts of north INDIA
Where it is celebrated in great fashion. On this day women spend their day by singing n dancing. Swings were hung ….they apply mehandi on their hands…getting together with friends ….women are gifted shrigara by their parents ……nowadays many contest are held ….like Teej Queen etc.women also pray to goddess parvati seeking wellness of their husbands, children and their own self
It is also celebrated to remember the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati the day when Lord Shiva accepted Parvati as as his wife…
So here I m in my green Pune saree ready for teej….and once again wishing you all fellow pacters a very happy Teej!!!!