Chhattisgarh Teeja Festival 2025 was celebrated with great pomp in Raipur. CM Vishnu Dev Sai and Dr. Raman Singh emphasized on women power and culture. Teeja became a symbol of maiden memories, faith and social unity for women.
Chhattisgarh Teej Festival 2025: Chhattisgarh is identified with its folk culture and traditions. The festivals here not only have religious significance but also work to connect the society. One of these is Teja festival, which is especially associated with women. The Teja Milan ceremony held at the residence of Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma in Raipur immersed the entire state in the colorful shade of culture and faith. Women adorned in traditional costumes, melodious tunes of folk songs and dancing echoes made the atmosphere festive. But why is Teeja festival considered a vibrant symbol of the culture of Chhattisgarh? Let’s know…
What is the importance of Teja festival in the lives of women?
Teeja festival is celebrated by women for the long life of husband and prosperity of the family. On this day women fast and worship. This day is not only limited to religious tradition, but is also associated with women’s feelings, relationships and memories of maiden.
What did Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai say?
In the program, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai described Teeja as a better medium to connect the society. He said that this festival is related to the faith and belief of women. Women fast for their husband’s long life and family prosperity. Also, festivals like Kajali Ekadashi not only have religious significance but also give the message of brotherhood and unity.
Why Dr. Raman Singh emphasized the role of women?
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that women of Chhattisgarh are not only handling the family but also illuminating the name of the state in education, politics and social service. He described women as the patron of culture and the power of society.
Why did Tank Ram Verma connect Teeja with the memories of the maiden?
Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma said that Teja is not just a festival of fasting. It gives women an opportunity to refresh the memories of maiden. Women go to their maternal home and celebrate Teeja, meet each other and enjoy traditional dishes. This is the greatest beauty of this festival.
What was the specialty of folk songs and cuisine in Teja meeting?
In this Teeja Milan, Chhattisgarhi folk dance and song and music made the whole atmosphere celebrate. Women adorned traditional costumes and wished each other on Teeja. The fragrance of traditional cuisine and the tune of folk songs made the program more special.
Why is Teeja festival called a symbol of social unity?
All sections of society are included in Teja festival. Women wish each other and celebrate together. This is the reason why it is called the festival of social unity and brotherhood.