Jaipur. The Sindhi community will celebrate its major traditional festival, Jeth Chand, on Wednesday, July 15, with deep religious devotion while spreading the message of environmental conservation, water preservation, and equal respect for daughters. Devotees will worship Lord Jhulelal, regarded as the incarnation of Varuna (the God of Water), at temples, public water bodies, and homes, praying for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of humanity.
According to community member Tulsi Sangtani, Jeth Chand is observed at the end of the Sindhi month of Jyeshtha, while some families also perform the rituals on Amavasya. The festival is not only a religious occasion but also a cultural celebration that emphasizes the importance of protecting water resources and preserving nature, highlighting that water is the foundation of life.
As part of the traditional rituals, women place a small tree branch inside a flour-made modak and worship Lord Jhulelal. This unique custom symbolizes gratitude towards nature, water, and greenery.
Families prepare traditional Sindhi dishes such as pulao, sweet vermicelli (meethi seviyan), and chickpeas, along with seasonal fruits including mangoes, jamun, muskmelon, and plums, which are offered to Lord Jhulelal. Temples will host bhajans, aarti, and special prayers, where devotees will pledge to protect water resources, the environment, and humanity. Children will also be educated about the importance of trees, water conservation, and ecological balance to encourage environmental awareness from an early age.
The festival also reflects a positive social change. While sons traditionally received special significance during the celebrations, the community now celebrates with equal devotion for the well-being, prosperity, and bright future of daughters, symbolizing growing gender equality and progressive thinking.
Social worker Mohan Nanakani said that at a time when water scarcity and environmental pollution are becoming increasingly serious challenges, the teachings of Lord Jhulelal are more relevant than ever. He said the festival inspires people to keep rivers, lakes, and water bodies clean, plant more trees, use natural resources responsibly, and enjoy seasonal fruits for better health.
Jeth Chand serves as a reminder that protecting nature, conserving water, caring for trees, and living in harmony with the environment are essential for a sustainable future.