हरितालिका तीज
Teej
The day of red
The day itself
About Teej
The biggest day in the year for Nepali women in Australia. Fasting, puja, Teej songs and dancing that runs all afternoon, and a hall filled, without exception, with red. Community celebrations run in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, and most people buy something new for it.
What is actually worn
- Potey, green and red, restrung for the day
- Tilhari over the potey for married women, the piece everyone looks for
- Red or green chura, stacked, worn all day through the dancing
- Gold at the ear kept small: the neck is where Teej is worn
रङको नियम
The colour rules
These are stricter than they look from the outside. Getting them right is most of dressing correctly for the day.
- Sindoor redMarried women. Not negotiable.
- Rani pinkUnmarried women, traditionally.
- GreenIn the potey and the chura, for long life.
Leaving it late?
In Sydney you can order the morning of the gathering and wear it that night, two hours to your door, before 7pm. Everywhere else in Australia, order the day before.
Delivery detail
The rest of the year