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Teej Mahotsav Wraps Up at Dilli Haat With Focus on Heritage and Women’s Empowerment

The three-day free festival concluded after a weekend surge in women entrepreneurs showcasing crafts at Dilli Haat alongside traditional folk performances.

Overview

  • The Teej Mahotsav drew thousands to Dilli Haat over three days of free events, ending with a closing ceremony on July 27.
  • Over 100 stalls displayed handicrafts, handlooms and regional cuisines, with women entrepreneurs offering special discounts.
  • Traditional swings, folk music and dance performances shared space with selfie points and workshops in mehndi, rangoli and bindi art.
  • Teej Quiz and slogan writing contests awarded cash prizes up to Rs 3,000 and a dedicated children’s zone featured storytelling and games.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra hailed the festival as bolstering women’s empowerment and Delhi’s standing as a cultural hub.