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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joins Teej Mahotsav at Delhi Haat
Teej is a special festival in India that celebrates the rainy season and the love of the gods Shiva and Parvati.
On Saturday, August 9, the chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, went to a place called Delhi Haat to celebrate Teej with women.
People at the festival did fun activities like putting mehendi, or henna, on their hands.
There were also contests for making rangoli designs and for choosing a 'Teej Queen.'
Craftspeople showed their handmade items and clothes, and there were stalls selling tasty regional food.
The festival helps keep old traditions alive for everyone to enjoy.
It also gives local artists and small business owners a chance to show their work to more people.
The chief minister shared pictures of the happy day online and spoke about how culture makes the festival special.
She said the Delhi government wants to help the city grow while also keeping its traditions safe.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the Teej Mahotsav at Delhi Haat, INA, on Saturday, August 9.
The festival celebrated traditional customs, folk culture, and the spirit of women's empowerment.
Activities included mehendi, bindi, and rangoli competitions, the Teej Queen contest, handicrafts, handlooms, regional food stalls, and family activities.
The event aims to promote cultural heritage and provide a platform for artisans, craftspeople, and local entrepreneurs.
Gupta shared images on X and reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'development as well as heritage,' saying the Delhi government is promoting growth while preserving cultural traditions.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and women attending the Teej Mahotsav
- What
- Celebration of Teej Mahotsav 2026, featuring cultural competitions, traditional crafts, food stalls, and a focus on women's empowerment
- Where
- Delhi Haat, INA, Delhi
- When
- Saturday, August 9, 2026
- Why
- To promote cultural heritage and provide a platform for artisans, craftspeople, and local entrepreneurs
Key facts
- Event
- Teej Mahotsav 2026
- Attendee
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Location
- Delhi Haat, INA, Delhi
- Date
- Saturday, August 9, 2026
- Activities
- Mehendi, bindi and rangoli competitions; Teej Queen contest; handicrafts, handlooms, and regional food stalls
- Theme
- Cultural heritage and women's empowerment
- Objective
- Platform for artisans, craftspeople, and local entrepreneurs
Quotes
Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister
“"The greenery of Sawan, the sacred love of Shiva-Parvati, the henna adorning sisters’ hands, and the sweetness of folk songs—these are what make our Teej, these are the beauty of our eternal Sanatan culture."”
wionews.com
“"Today, at Dilli Haat, INA, I shared this joy with my sisters at the ‘Teej Mahotsav 2026’. The entire venue was bathed in the colours of our traditions and values."”
wionews.com
Sources
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