Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily by women in several parts of India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the third day of the Hindu month of Shravan, which usually falls in July or August. There are three types of Teej festivals, namely HariyaliTeej, Kajari Teej, and HartalikaTeej, celebrated at different times and in different parts of the country.
HariyaliTeej, as explained earlier, is celebrated to welcome the monsoon season and is mainly observed in North India. On this day, women fast and pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for the well-being of their husbands and family. They dress up in green clothes, apply mehndi, and decorate swings to celebrate the occasion.
Kajari Teej is celebrated in some parts of India, particularly in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Badi Teej or KajaliTeej. This festival is observed by women who have sons, and they pray for their long life and prosperity. Women observe a day-long fast and offer special prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
HartalikaTeej is observed by women in parts of India, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. It is celebrated to commemorate the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Women fast on this day and perform special puja to seek the blessings of the divine couple.
In all Teej festivals, women sing and dance to traditional folk songs, wear colorful clothes, apply henna on their hands, and enjoy delicious sweets and dishes. Teej is a celebration of the bond between husband and wife, and it symbolizes love, devotion, and commitment.

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