Teej Festival is celebrated on the onset of monsoon. It is basically a women oriented festival where married women adorn themselves with their finest jewelry and wear green sarees. Singing and dancing is integral to the function and so is beautiful henna tattoo on hands. Delhi Tourism holds Teej festival annually for the occasion at the Dilli Haats in the capital.
Teej Bazaar at Dilli Haat is a colorful event with lot of stalls offering mouth-watering delicacies. The highlight of the festival is the multifarious cuisines from various states of India, and performances by folk artists. A dedicated kids corner, swings and camel ride is another major attraction at Dilli Haat, Pitampura. Mehndi competition, Rangoli making and Bindi competition and other activities too would be held at Dilli Haat in Janakpuri.
1. TEEJ FESTIVAL AT DILLI HAAT, PITAMPURA
When: August 14 - August 16, 2015
Where: Dilli Haat, Netaji Subhash Palace, Lala Jagat Narayan Marg, Pitampura, New Delhi
Phone: 011-27317663, 011-27310192
Nearest Metro: Netaji Subhash Place on Red Line
Timings: 11.00AM to 10.00PM
Tickets: 20 (Adult), 10 (Children)
Website: www.dillihaat.net.in/dilli-haat-pitampura.htm
Mobile: 91-8527499401, 91-8527499402, 91-8527499407
Landline: 011-41013343, 011-29830141
Email: delhiteejfestival@gmail.com
Main Attractions: Teej Shopping, Cultural Foods, Entertainment, Theme Exhibition, Bollywood Selfie Zone, Rides, Kids' Zone, Kite Festival, Magic Show, Kids' Fashion Show, Rakhi Bazaar
2. TEEJ FESTIVAL AT DILLI HAAT, JANAKPURI
When: August 15 - August 18, 2015
Where: Dilli Haat,
Opp. Virender Nagar, Lal Sai Marg, Janakpuri Road, Janakpuri, New Delhi
Nearest Metro: Janakpuri Metro Station on Blue Line
Timings: 11.00AM to 10.00PM (all days open)
Tickets: 10 (Adult), Free (Children)
Email: dhjpdelhitourism@gmail.com
Contact: 91-11-
25612181
Website: www.dillihaat.net.in/dilli-haat-janakpuri
Facebook: DILLIHAATJP
Main Attractions: Handicraft, Handloom items, Home
Decor, Jhule, Rakhi, Bangles, Camel Rides, different state cuisines, joy
rides, Rangoli, Mehndi competitions
Hope you all have a great festival and enjoy the activities at these venues and at your home. Share your experiences with us in the comments section, if you like.
HAPPY TEEJ!!!
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