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ROAR and Jhoom Events celebrate

Teej Mahotsav in grand style

At first-ever International Rajasthani Pageant, 15 ladies participate in the Miss and

Mrs categories. Priyal Kumar wins the Miss Rajasthan International Title

OUR BUREAU
Edison, NJ
ajasthani Organization of American Resi-
dents (ROAR) and Jhoom Events celebrat-
Red 7th Annual Rajasthani Aabhushan Teej
Mahotsav on August 18, 2023, at Royal Alberts
Palace, Edison in a very grand and elaborated way
under the leadership of Mrs. Tarang Soni, President
– ROAR, and CEO-Jhoom Events.
It was the biggest Teej Celebration across
North America where over 1000+ Indian and Ra-
jasthani Diaspora attended in full Rajasthani Dress,
pagadis and saffas were given by the organization
to the members to complete the look. Ladies were
dressed up in traditional lehenga choli, Ghaghara
and Indian dresses. On occasion of this festival, to
accommodate and execute the Teej Mahotsav, en-
tire Royal Albert Palace Banquet Hall was booked
for the Teej Mahotsav.
Mahotsav started at 3 PM, with pagadi bandhai
for all the members of the organization and wel-
coming with Dhol/Nagada and tilaks. Along with
welcome drinks and snacks.
At 6 PM, Teej Mata procession started with
Pooja/Aarti of Teej Mata at the Neel Kamal Hall
(Jaipur Palace) of the Royal Alberts premises. Fol-
lowing the aarti. Kalbelia Dances, Fire Dance and
many traditional dances were performed in front of
the Teej Mata by several ladies led by ROAR Teej
Queen.
Priests did Shankhnad to announce the start of
the procession of the Teej Mata. A fully decorated
Camel (for the first time ever in New Jersey) led the
procession of the Teej Mata, followed Kalash yatra
by many ladies, who carried the traditional kalash
& matakas on their heads, followed by Teej Mata.
Finally, Teej Mata entered in the Ball room at
7 PM with Ghanta Dhwani, Shanknaad and shlok
Chanting. Diya Lighting were done by Chandra ji
along with other Dignitaries.
Opening Dance performance was done by
the ladies of the ROAR group on Rajasthani Tra-
ditional songs followed by the story of Rajasthan.
First ever International Rajasthani Pageant was
conducted. Over 15 ladies and women participated up in the Mrs Category. Rajasthani Organization of American Resi-
in the Miss and Mrs categories. Priyal Kumar won Ladies and Girls also won other major titles: dents has also honored Mr. Naveen Shah, CEO of
the Miss Rajasthan International Title, Priyal Garg Beautiful Eyes- Ashima, Beautiful Smile - Deepti Navika Capital Group and Dr. Samin Sharma with
become the first runners up Miss International Ra- Best Ramp Walk – Priyanka, Most Talented – the “Pride of Rajasthan”, and Shri Haridas ji Ko-
jasthan followed up Prisha Oza as second runners Pooja, Photogenic – Aritrika, Charming Personali- tahwala was honored with “Danveer Bhamashah”
up in the Miss category ty- kiran, Confident – Mati, Beautiful outfit- Neha, Award for this philanthropy work in the commu-
Neha Bhansali won the Mrs. Rajasthan Inter- Fashion icon - Priyal Kumar, Social media icon- nity and United States for the last 50+ years. Mrs.
national title followed by Dimple Kapoor as first Puja Gupta, Attitude – Prisha, Melodious Voice- Shobhana Patel was honored with the “Maharani
runners and up and Puja Gupta as second runners Priyal Garg, Dancing Star- Monika Continued on next page... >>

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