
You now rock the swing three times and recite: The thali with all the ingredients need to rest in the swing securely. To do this you can simply take cotton sheet and tie this between two chairs. It could be a miniature symbol of Lord Ganesh for example. Take some flour and put it into the katori adding some kum kum, coins (do not use copper) sugared water and agarbatti.

Prepare your thali (plate offering) with grass and earth. Have another bath or shower in the early evening. If you are conscious of your appearance than apply a very small design but make a little effort. Some women are very strict with the fast and do not eat nor drink. You can drink sherbet (sugared rose water). After this eat some fruit and little mithai. You need to have prepared your usual pooja thali and lit agarbattis (atleast two) or a diya. You can go back to sleep.ġ2 o'clock pooja can be done as late as 7pm Many women sing Om Jai Jagdish aarti. The day ahead will mean no substantial food so it is important to eat something at this time. Mithai (Indian sweets) A TYPICAL DAY ON THE FESTIVAL OF TEEJģ - 4am, before dawn, eat something, toast & tea, or a little sweet mithai. Mehndi for decorating your hands (you can buy this readymade or make it yourself) Moving with times indeed changed, but here is a guidelines of what may typically happen on the day of celebration. The observer beautifies herself adorning her body with ornaments, dresses in bright colors and decorates her hands and feet with mehndi/henna.

Goddess Parvati, in gratitude, sent her emissary to preach and disseminate this religious fasting among mortal women, promising prosperity and longevity with their family. Touched by her devotion, he took her for his wife. If you are of ill health you should consult your doctor before fasting.Īccording to holy books the Goddess Parvati fasted and prayed fervently for the great Lord Shiva to become her spouse.

Married Hindu women pray and keep a fast for the health of their husband while unmarried girls/women who have reached pubert may pray for marital bliss.

Who observes Teejri and why is this observed? Teejri falls normally on the 3rd day after the full moon falling in August (month of Shrawan).
