Banasthali Swings to Glory to Celebrate Monsoon Festival Hariyali Teej

Since it s celebrated in the month of Shravan which marks the beginning of Monsoon in India, it is also known as Shravan Teej and Choti Teej symbolizing the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The term 'Hariyali' in Hariyali Teej stands for greenery associated with monsoon. This festival which also symbolizes happiness and prosperity is widely celebrated in states like Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar. With students from various parts of India, it goes without saying that Banasthali is indeed a melting pot of various cultures.

Banasthali Vidyapith, welcomed Teej on 13 Aug 2018 with great vigor and celebrated the same in befitting traditional manner. Students adorned their hands with beautiful henna, accompanied by a larger dose of popular Bollywood numbers along with traditional Teej songs. Everyone dressed up in bright hues with green dominating to welcome the monsoon. Everyone took turns to joyfully swing on the swings outside every hostel.

But the biggest hit amongst the students was the food as usual. A special lunch was served, which consisted of mouthwatering Indian delicacies like paneer, chhole, puri, raita and dal makhani. The best part of the meal was the dessert – mouth water harvesting Ghevar which is something extra special to Rajasthan. Everyone was given a generous serving of ghevar which is specially prepared only on Teej.

To quote Ms Anuska Singh third year BTech Chemical student “The drizzle on the night of 13 Aug 2018 at Banasthali indicated that the monsoon duly accepted the heartfelt welcome by Banasthalites.”

When it comes to celebrating festivals as well as days of national and international importance, the enthusiasm by students of Banasthali is truly unbelievable and unputdownable also.

For more details about Banasthali see http://www.banasthali.org/

About Banasthali: Established in 1935, the Institution which is also the largest fully residential women’s university in the world has played a big role in revolutionizing women’s education and empowerment in India for the last eight decades. Banasthali has scripted numerous success stories in a wide range of fields, and stands tall among the citadels of learning in India today. . Proud to be Banasthali alumni who call themselves as Banasthalites can be found in all latitudes, longitudes and altitudes in all walks of life across the globe. Banasthali has the pride of being chosen as a Faculty Development Centre under the MHRD Govt of India Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) as well as for hosting Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) by NITI Aayog. Banasthali also has Quacquarelli Symonds QS Four Star Ranking and Diamond Status.

Banasthali Vidyapith
Banasthali Rajasthan – 304022
Phone 91 1438 228456 / 228341
Email: info@banasthali.ac.in
Website: http://www.banasthali.org
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