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Haryali Teej
Haryali Teej or Teej is one of the famous festivals of Haryana and is celebrated officially. Many official functions are organised by Haryana Govt. to celebrate this festival. This festival is celebrated to welcome the rainy season.It falls on the third day of 'Shrwana' month.After first shower of 'Sawan', a small red insect called Teej in Haryana came out from earth's soil. Swings are set up in the open courtyards and Teej gets the first swing of the season. Girls apply henna on their hands and feet and are excused from household chores on this day. On Teej, it is a must for the girls to receive new clothes from their parents. The system of giving new clothes on all occasions to a daughter (and her children) was in lieu of her right to the family property and money, which was, earlier denied to her by law. On Teej, just as on Karva Chouth, the mother sends a baya or gift. The pooja is performed in the morning. The baya which consists of a variety of foodstuff, is placed on a thaali at the place of worship where a chowk (square) has been decorated, an idol or a picture of Parvati is installed. The evenings are set aside for singing and dancing.
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