CM Rekha Gupta attends Teej Mahotsav at Dilli Haat

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended the ‘Teej Mahotsav’ organised by the Delhi Tourism Department at Dilli Haat, INA. The event, bringing together colours, folk traditions and cultural festivities, saw the Chief Minister join women and other attendees in celebrating Teej and take a look at various activities organised to promote traditional Indian culture and folk heritage. The Chief Minister said Teej was not just a festival, but a celebration of our rich cultural traditions, family values and women’s empowerment.

Such events, she said, help take folk culture to the younger generation while also strengthening a sense of harmony, love and belonging in society.

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, Greater Kailash MLA Shikha Roy and other dignitaries were present at the event. On the occasion, the Chief Minister said the Government was continuously encouraging such events to further enrich Delhi’s diverse cultural identity. Platforms such as Dilli Haat, she said, play an important role in showcasing the city’s folk art, handicrafts, traditional cuisine and cultural heritage to people across the country and the world.

Greeting all Delhi residents on the occasion of Teej, the Chief Minister said such festivals provide an opportunity to reconnect with one’s roots, preserve traditions and take them forward to future generations.

The two-day Teej Mahotsav, organised by the Delhi Government, is being held at Dilli Haat in Pitampura and INA on August 8 and 9. The festival aims to present women’s empowerment, love for nature and traditional values through the celebration of Teej, while connecting Delhi residents and tourists from different parts of the country with Indian culture.

Mehendi, bindi and rangoli competitions have been organised as part of efforts to promote traditional art and crafts.

On August 9, competitions such as ‘Teej Queen-Miss Teej 2026’ and ‘Best Dress Female’ will also be organised at both Dilli Haat venues, giving women and participants an opportunity to showcase their creativity and traditional attire. Special prizes will also be awarded to the winners.

The festival features around 20 food stalls along with 80 stalls showcasing handicraft and handloom products.

Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the Teej Mahotsav has once again been organised on a grand scale this year, with a large number of women from the Capital enthusiastically participating at INA Dilli Haat and Pitampura Dilli Haat.

He said special arrangements had been made for women at the two-day event, including traditional mehendi and monsoon swings, along with various other attractions that offer a glimpse of our rich folk art and culture.