Bharatpur:- There is no exact evidence as to when the unique folk tradition of marriage of Tesu and Jhenjhin was started, but it is famous as a unique identity of Brijbhoomi. This tradition is prevalent and prevalent from the Brijbhoomi of Rajasthan to the villages of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. However, in today’s time, due to modernity and the race to grow up rapidly, people are forgetting this unique folk tradition. Still it is a wonderful and popular tradition.
Amazing story of the grandson of mighty Bheem
From a historical point of view, it is believed that this tradition started after the Mahabharata period. There is a love story hidden at the core of this tradition, which is a symbol of the simplicity and greatness of the society. This story is related to Barbarik, the grandson of the mighty Bhima and son of Ghatotkacha, who is worshiped as Tesu. It is said that Barbarik was in love with a woman named Jhanjhi and before going to war, he had promised that after his return they would get married. But this love story came to an end when it was ended before it could take off in the background of war.
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This is how tradition is followed
In early times, the nose, ears and mouth of Tesu were made from cowries. But with time this tradition changed and now tesu and jhinjhin made of clay are available in the market. As soon as Navratri begins, especially at dusk, boys and girls roam in groups carrying Tesu and Jhenjhin in villages and streets and play Tesu Jhenjhin. Tesu sings traditional folk songs related to Jhenjhin’s marriage and asks for grains and money from every house.
These children sing the traditional folk song related to the marriage of Tesu and Jhenjhin in the street, ‘Tesu ho tum vman veer, haath liye gold arrow Bajrang beta khada nishan, left hand chala pahichi hare bagh ma dera pariga, sab people poochhi baat kitna log tumhe pas’ They sing folk songs like ‘Assi Piyade, Nau Aswar’. From Navratri to Dussehra, these children collect money and grains and on the day of Dussehra perform a symbolic marriage of Tesu and Jhenjhin and float them in water. This folk tradition not only brings joy to children but also connects them with culture and traditions.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 9, 2024, 14:24 IST