Why Is Ghevar Eaten on Teej? The Story, Rituals & Sweets of the Festival
Ghevar and Teej are inseparable in Indian culture. Discover the story behind this tradition, the rituals of Hariyali Teej, and why the honeycomb sweet rules the festival.
Teej aur ghevar ka rishta utna hi purana hai jitna Rajasthan ka itihaas. Hariyali Teej ke din har Rajasthani ghar mein ghevar banana aur khana ek parampara hai — aur is ke peeche ek khoobsurat kahaani hai.Kyun khaate hain Teej par ghevar? Kaha jaata hai ki Maa Parvati ne Teej ke din apni saheliyon ke saath jhoole jhulte hue ghevar ka aaanand liya tha. Isliye Teej par ghevar khaana aur gifting karna shubh maana jaata hai — yahi reason hai ki har saal monsoon ke mahino mein ghevar ki demand achanak se badh jaati hai.Teej ke rituals: Saas-bahu ke ghar mein ghevar ka hissa hona zaroori hai. Saadiyan (gifts) mein ghevar ki tokri bhejne ka bhi chalan hai. Teej par naye kapde pehen kar jhoola jhulna, mehendi lagana aur ghevar ke saath thandi lassi ka maza lena — ye sab is festival ki rooh hai.Kis tarah ka ghevar best hai? Teej par sabse zyada pasand Rabri Ghevar aur Mawa Ghevar aata hai. Rabri ki teh ke saath crispy ghevar — ek baar khaane ke baad har saal Teej ka intezaar rahega.Agar aap is Teej pe ghar baith kar authentic ghevar order karna chahte hain, to hamari website se online order karein — fresh ghevar seedha aapke ghar tak, poore India mein.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ghevar eaten specifically on Teej?
Because tradition says Maa Parvati enjoyed ghevar with her friends on Teej, making it a shubh (auspicious) food for the festival.\nWhich type of ghevar is best for Teej?|Rabri Ghevar and Mawa Ghevar are the festival favourites across North India.\nIs ghevar only eaten on Teej?|No — ghevar is enjoyed year-round, but Teej is when it truly shines.