🌿 Introduction
Teej Festival in Punjab is a vibrant celebration of womanhood, monsoon, love, and cultural heritage. Drenched in the colors of joy, music, and tradition, it holds a special place in the hearts of Punjabi women.
As we approach Teej 2025, here’s everything you need to know — from its exact date, traditional rituals, and jhoolas (swings) to the top places where Teej Mela is celebrated in full glory across Punjab.
🗓️ Teej Festival Punjab 2025 Date & Day
- Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Occasion: Hariyali Teej (falls during the month of Shravan/Sawan)
- Weekday: Sunday (Public participation expected to be large this year)
📌 This date is based on the Hindu lunar calendar and will be confirmed officially closer to the festival.
🌸 What is Teej Festival?
Teej is a seasonal festival celebrated primarily by women, especially in North Indian states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It honors:
- The union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
- The arrival of the monsoon (new harvest season)
- The celebration of married life and feminine energy
👩🎨 Teej Traditions Followed in Punjab
| Ritual | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Jhoolas (Swings) | Hung from trees in villages and homes; women swing while singing folk songs. |
| 👗 Phulkari & Mehendi | Women wear bright clothes, apply mehndi, and celebrate with friends. |
| 🎶 Giddha & Folk Singing | Traditional songs about love, marriage, rain and village life are performed. |
| 🍬 Teej Sweets | Ghewar, laddoos, and malpua are specially made at home and fairs. |
| 🕯️ Fasting (Vrata) | Many women keep a fast for marital well-being (especially in urban areas). |
📍 Top Places to Celebrate Teej Festival in Punjab
Here are some of the best places where you can enjoy the Teej Mela atmosphere in 2025:
| City/Town | Teej Venue | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Patiala | Sheesh Mahal | Folk dance, swings, phulkari stalls |
| Ludhiana | PAU Campus | Women’s day fair, music, mehndi competition |
| Amritsar | Company Bagh | Open-air celebrations, sweets, folk games |
| Phagwara | Village Grounds | Rural Teej mela, traditional singing |
| Chandigarh | Sector 17 Plaza | Government-organized mela with cultural program |
🎁 What’s Special About Teej 2025?
- 💃 It falls on a Sunday, which means more participation from working women and students.
- 🛍️ Local markets will see high sales of bangles, dupattas, and sweets.
- 📷 Social media will be flooded with reels, Giddha videos, and mehendi art.
🧕 Who Celebrates Teej?
- Primarily women — both married and unmarried
- Families often organize private celebrations at home
- Schools & colleges host Teej competitions: Rangoli, Giddha, song contests
- Local municipal councils often organize Teej fairs (melas) in community parks
🎶 Teej Folk Song Lyrics (Snippet)
“Sawan aaya hai, jhoola jhula leya
Sohni kuriya vi jhoolay paye”
(Translation: The rains have come, time to swing; lovely girls are on the swings)
This kind of vibrant poetry is what makes Teej such an emotionally rich festival.
📸 Tips to Enjoy Teej Mela 2025
- 👗 Wear traditional Punjabi suits with phulkari
- 💅 Apply mehndi a day before to get dark color
- 📸 Take lots of photos at jhoola stations
- 🛒 Support local artisans by shopping at stalls
- 🎤 Don’t miss the live folk performances & Teej queen competitions!
🔚 Conclusion
Teej Festival in Punjab isn’t just a religious observance — it’s a grand celebration of rain, tradition, sisterhood, and joy. Whether you’re participating in village fairs or city celebrations, Teej 2025 is going to be extra special.
🎉 So get your phulkaris ready, prep your swings, and mark July 27, 2025 on your calendar!
