The annual Teej procession once again gave Jaipurites a glimpse of the city’s royal grandeur. Beginning at Tripolia Gate, it featured decked-up camels and horses, folk artistes from across Rajasthan, royal palanquins, chariots and bullock carts. It passed through Tripolia Bazaar and Chhoti Chaupar before concluding at Pondrik Garden. Earlier, a special puja was offered to Teej Mata at Zenana Deodi in the City Palace premises.
Erstwhile Jaipur royal Sawai Padmanabh Singh offering prayers to Teej Mata at the Tripolia Gate
The procession then made its way through Tripolia Gate, where erstwhile Jaipur royal Padmanabh Singh also offered prayers to Teej Mata. Since Teej celebrations coincided with Independence Day, tricolours were also a part of the procession. Carrying the royal insignia, a decorated elephant led the procession, while leheriya-clad women took centre stage with their vibrant dance performances. Folk artists from across the state added to the spectacle, showcasing cultural richness through regional dances.
esrtwhile Jaipur Princess Gauravi Kumari offered prayers to Teej Mata at ‘Zenana Deodi’ in City Palace
Sword fighting, hula-hoop dancing skills take centre stageWhat also caught everyone’s attention were young girls, dressed in traditional poshaks, showcasing their skills in sword fighting and hula-hoop dancing. Special arrangements were made for domestic and international tourists to watch the procession, and locals relished delicacies such as fini and ghewar, while women got their hands adorned with traditional mehendi. Padmanabh Singh shares, “It was a beautiful moment for all of us, as we celebrated Independence Day, Teej, and different communities celebrated festivals together. It feels wonderful when different cultures come together to celebrate; that’s what makes Jaipur so beautiful and differentiates it from many other cities. I hope we continue such celebrations in the future too.”
