About the Tradition
Kajri is a popular semi-classical and folk music genre sung during the monsoon season in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is deeply connected with the swings (Jhula) hung from trees during the rainy month of Shravan, and the fasts of Teej. Themes of Kajri: Kajri songs express the longing of a woman for her beloved amidst the dark rain clouds, cooling showers, and singing peacocks. The lyrics represent the beauty of the wet earth, local festivals, and the romantic play of Radha and Krishna. Teej Connection: During Hartalika Teej and Kajari Teej, women observe strict waterless fasts (Nirjala) for the long lives of their husbands. They dress in green or red sarees, apply henna (mehndi), and sing Kajri songs while swinging on decorated swings, celebrating marital harmony and the arrival of the rains.
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