7th Annual Rajasthani Aabhushan Teej Mahotsav celebrated

This was the biggest Teej Celebration across North America where over 1000+ Indian and Rajasthani Diaspora attended in full Rajasthani Dress, pagadis and saffas were given by the organization to the members to complete the look. Ladies were dressed up in traditional lehenga choli, Ghaghara and Indian dresses.

On occasion of this festival, to accommodate and execute the Teej Mahotsav, entire Royal Albert Palace Banquet Hall was booked for the Teej Mahotsav.

 

 
Mahotsav started at 3 PM, with pagadi bandhai for all the members of the organization and welcoming with Dhol/Nagada and tilaks. Along with welcome drinks and snacks.

At 6 PM, Teej Mata procession started with Pooja/Aarti of Teej Mata at the Neel Kamal Hall (Jaipur Palace) of the Royal Alberts premises. Following the aarti. Kalbelia Dances, Fire Dance and many traditional dances were performed in front of the Teej Mata by several ladies led by ROAR Teej Queen.

 

Priests did Shankhnad to announce the start of the procession of the Teej Mata. A fully decorated Camel (for the first time ever in New Jersey) led the procession of the Teej Mata, followed Kalash yatra by many ladies, who carried the traditional kalash & matakas on their heads, followed by Teej Mata.

 

Finally Teej Mata entered in the Ball room at 7 PM with Ghanta Dhwani, Shanknaad and shlok Chanting. Diya Lighting were done by Chandra ji along with other Dignitaries.

 

Opening Dance performance was done by the ladies of the ROAR group on Rajasthani Traditional songs followed by the story of Rajasthan.

First ever International Rajasthani Pageant was conducted. Over 15 ladies and women participated in the Miss and Mrs categories. Priyal Kumar won the Miss Rajasthan International Title, Priyal Garg become the first runners up Miss International Rajasthan followed up Prisha Oza as second runners up in the Miss category

Neha Bhansali won the Mrs. Rajasthan International title followed by Dimple Kapoor as first runners and up and Puja Gupta as second runners up in the Mrs Category.
Ladies and Girls also won other major titles: Beautiful Eyes- Ashima, Beautiful Smile - Deepti Best Ramp Walk – Priyanka, Most Talented – Pooja, Photogenic – Aritrika, Charming Personality- kiran, Confident – Mati, Beautiful outfit- Neha, Fashion icon - Priyal Kumar, Social media icon- Puja Gupta, Attitude – Prisha, Melodious Voice- Priyal Garg, Dancing Star- Monika

Rajasthani Organization of American Residents has also honored Mr. Naveen Shah, CEO of Navika Capital Group and Dr. Samin Sharma with the “Pride of Rajasthan”, and Shri Haridas ji Kotahwala was honored with “Danveer Bhamashah” Award for this philanthropy work in the community and United States for the last 50+ years. Mrs. Shobhana Patel was honored with the “Maharani Saa” while Mrs. Rosy Thakkar was honored with “Rani Padmavati” award. Deepti Solanki was awarded with the TEEJ Queen 2023.

Among the delegatory present Mr. Dilip Chauhan, Dy-Commissioner New York City along with Senators and Assembly men.

 

Honorable BJP State President Shri CP Joshi ji joined the Mahotsav online twice to congratulate the organizers and ROAR President Mrs. Tarang Soni for successfully organizing the Teej Mahotsav 2023. He also wished Happy Teej to all the attendees, and ladies for their Suhaag.

Jigna Bhatt performed popular Ghoomar Dance and other folk dances on the stage to show the essence of Rajasthani Dance.

Finally, popular singer and musician Khuda Baksh rocked the program with Live Concert, singing over several Rajasthani and Indian songs for more than an hour. Public thoroughly enjoyed the show and were grooving on his tunes.

ROAR also launched its Magazine “Jharoka” on the occasion of Teej Mahotsav showcasing past events. People congratulated Shri Naveen Shah ji and Dr. Samin Sharma ji for winning the “Pride of Rajasthan” Award and congratulated Mrs. Tarang Soni, President ROAR for successful execution of the TEEJ Mahotsav.

Shopping area was set up with different variety of Rajasthani dresses, jewelry, shoes, paintings were on sale.

Free Mehndi counter was applied to all those who were interested in.

Teej is the festival which brings happiness, colors, music, food and it is the beginning of all the festivals in Hindu culture. Teej is the Hindu festival that is celebrated by women in many parts of North India. Haryali Teej or Sawan ki Teej welcomes the monsoon and is celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals. The monsoon festival of Teej is primarily dedicated to Parvati and her union with Lord Shankar.

Tarang Soni and ROAR has continuously celebrated the TEEJ festival without any failure. Even during the COVID period of last 3 years with all the CDC guidelines and measures in open AIR with safe distance and screening.

Delicious Rajasthani Food was served to all the attendees including famous Rajasthani Dal-Baati-Churma, Ghevar, Jalebi Rabadi, Gol Gappe, Kachoriya and much more., along with multi flavored Kulfi Ice Cream and much more. There was an open Bar, and premium Drinks were served to all the attendees. All food and drink arrangements were done in the Plaza Hall.

Aric Diamani and Kapila Sood were wonderful emcee who managed the stage.

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji send his personal Congratulatory letter to Tarang Soni – President ROAR for the successful execution of the Teej Mahotsav. Honorable Governor of Assam, Shri Gulab Chandji Kataria, Honorable Mayor of New York City – Mr. Eric Adams, Honorable BJP State President Shri CP Joshi ji, Honorable former CM of Rajasthan and Leader of Opposition, Mrs. Vasundhara Raje ji Sindhia also send their congratulatory letters to Mrs. Tarang Soni – President ROAR for the successful conduction of Teej Mahotsav.

ROAR President Tarang Soni thanked all the delegates, Sponsors, media, attendees, volunteers, members of ROAR and the support staff for their contribution and support.