Celebrated from on the 15th and 16th of August, the month of Shravan, the Teej festival welcomes the advent of the monsoon. It is also dedicated to Goddess Parvati and marks the day when she was united with Lord Shiva after a penance of 100 years - making them a symbol of an ideal marriage. Basically a woman's festival, Teej is celebrated in Jaipur with great pomp and show. [+]
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