Teeyan is celebrated in Punjab in the month of Sawan when summer days are long and hot. The festival continues till the 3rd Lunar day in the month to full moon and there is a gala function on the concluding day.
On this day when married daughters come to their parent’s house, their brothers fix the swings for them. As they sit on the swing they share their anxieties and dreams with each other through songs.
Song and dance is an integral part of Teeyan. It is also considered a very important medium to convey their heartiest thoughts and messages.
Giddha – the energetic and vibrant dance for Punjabi women – is a highlight of the Teeyan festival.
The dance usually takes place on the bank of some river or pond under big shady trees. Swings are thrown over the branches and singing, swinging and dancing starts.
On this day when the married daughters come to their parent-s house their brothers fix the swings for them. As they swing they share their anxieties with each other through songs.. I . Women freely express their feelings for their love or husband by singing and dancing on traditional Teej songs. Some the most popular Punjabi Teeyan songs are..
A very common song sung to welcome the sawan festival of Teej after a long year is
Dressed in their best and decked by ornaments, girls gather during these festivals like the fairies. These dancers look a riot of color and beauty.
" Sawan Da Mahina Din Giddha De Sabhe Sahalyan Aiyan Nachan Kundan, Jhutan Pingan Piyan Vadiyan Gharan Diya Jaiyan Bhij Gai Rooh Mitra Sham Ghatan Chad Aiyan ".
