Raipur, 05 September 2024
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai has extended his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of Chhattisgarh’s major folk festival Teeja. Shri Sai, while extending his best wishes to all the Teej-celebrating mothers and sisters, said that Chhattisgarh has a rich tradition of Teej and festivals. Here Haritalika Teeja festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Mothers and sisters come from their in-laws’ house to their parents’ house to celebrate Teeja. Women observe a Nirjala fast by taking Karubhaat a day before Teeja festival for the longevity of their husbands. It is believed that by observing this fast, Shiva-Parvati bless married women with unbroken good fortune, while unmarried girls get their desired grooms.
Shri Sai said that along with the preservation and promotion of Chhattisgarh’s folk festivals, it is important to connect the coming generation with their importance. For this, the state government is celebrating folk festivals with enthusiasm with public participation.
