The Impressive TimesNew Delhi: The vibrant Teej Utsav 2025 commenced at New Delhi’s Bikaner House on Wednesday, with Rajasthan’s Chief Secretary and Chief Resident Commissioner, Sudhansh Pant, formally inaugurating the celebrations. The week-long festival, which will continue until July 30, features a rich display of traditional Rajasthani culture, including handicraft stalls and a food festival organized by Rajeevika and RUDA.
In his inaugural address, Sudhansh Pant stated that the event offers the people of Delhi, including the Rajasthani diaspora, an opportunity to immerse themselves in Rajasthan’s colorful traditions, cultural heritage, handcrafted products, folk music, dance, and authentic cuisine. He emphasized that to further promote Rajasthani handicrafts, the government has launched a dedicated digital platform the ‘RajSakhi‘ app and portal which enables local artisans to showcase and sell their products to national and international buyers. He also commended the efforts of Rajeevika and RUDA, in collaboration with self-help groups, for their work in bringing Rajasthani handicrafts to a wider audience.
Resident Commissioner Jogaram described the festival as a celebration of Rajasthan’s rich cultural legacy, providing a unique platform for artists to demonstrate their exceptional craftsmanship and traditional arts. Rajeevika’s State Mission Director, Neha Giri, noted that the handicraft fair is not merely an exhibition but a tribute to the creativity and skill of Rajasthani women artisans. She added that the event supports their livelihoods by connecting them to a broader public.
Additional Resident Commissioner Anju Omprakash informed that the festival will run daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring different cultural programs each day. Activities planned during the week include mehendi ramp walks, Rajasthani dance and singing competitions, traditional games like lemon spoon race, tug of war, kho-kho, and a turban-tying contest on designated dates.
During the tour of the event, renowned fashion designer Ruma Devi tied a rakhi to Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and extended her greetings for Teej and Raksha Bandhan.
Following the formal inauguration, a vibrant cultural evening was organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department. Assistant Director Chhatrapal Yadav shared that folk artists from different regions of the state captivated the audience with performances including mashak vadan, khartal vadan, rima bhavai, mayur nritya, phoolon ki holi, chari, ghoomar dance, and bhapang vadan. He also mentioned that cultural evenings will be held again on July 27 and 28.
The event was graced by several dignitaries from the Indian Administrative and Police Services, including V. Srinivas, Naresh Pal Gangwar, Shreya Guha, Rohit Kumar, Ashutosh Pednekar, Siddharth Mahajan, P.C. Kishan, Manisha Arora, K.V. Vandana, Preeti Jain, Rajesh Nirwan, Adarsh Sidhu, Vijay Meena, Mukut Bihari, along with the Resident Commissioners from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Teej Utsav 2025 at Bikaner House promises to be a lively and enriching experience, offering a glimpse into Rajasthan’s timeless cultural beauty in the heart of the national capital.
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