The joy spread by Teej

It can be seen that intimacy and social harmony have increased due to the practice of gathering in different places to eat fare, dancing, meeting, joking, and enjoying good deeds according to the economic capacity. In some places, women and young girls are seen dancing in the Western style by following the original traditions, traditional songs and music, and enjoying the disco dance. However, if the stakeholders are vigilant, such sporadic bad activities can be minimized.

In the songs of 20-30 years ago, the mental pain of women increased when they could not go to the dead. Virahka songs associated with this situation were preferred during Teej. Today, as women are becoming educated and empowered, exciting, energetic songs like 'Teezko Lahar Ayo Barilai' are getting priority. For the sisters who are busy with various professions, even for a day, dancing helps to lighten the physical and mental burden. Also the song/music has a positive effect on the society, other members of the family. Adds energy to the body. Before the beginning of Teej, women were dressed in green sarees, green churapotes during Shiva Puja, Aradhana throughout the month of July. From the beginning of August, the splendor of Teej added more joy to them. Just as Chhath and Gaura festivals are becoming nationwide, Teej should also be celebrated as a festival that spreads a positive message.

– Bhuvneshwar Sharma , Chandragiri-2, Kathmandu