Teej

Teej

Teej, short for Hartalika Teej which is the festival of women in Nepal. It usually takes place in Nepali Bhadra month (August to September) and lasts for three days.  During Teej Festival, Nepalese women will dress in their beautiful red saris, fast to honor Lord Shiva and pray for a happy marriage.

Day1:  enjoying  the tasty dinner
In the early morning, Nepalese women go to the mall for large purchases. When the night falls, they'll make a hearty meal and prepare tasty sweets. Good friends will gather together with foods and drinks, perform traditional dances and sing devotional songs.

Day:2 Observing a one-day fast and praying to Lord Shiva for a good marriage

 The fasting day of Teej Festival. It's also a public holiday in Nepal. After having a warm bath, women will wear gold and silver jewelry and dress in their red wedding saris. Then they head in groups to Shiva temples nearby and offer flowers and fruits to Lord Shiva. One of the most important things is to make a wish for the healthy life of their husbands and families. The unmarried girls also follow Teej rituals to pray for a good husband. Those celebrations continue till the midnight.

Day 3 Taking a holy bath

The third day is known as Rishi Panchami. After paying  to seven saints, Nepali women would bathe with red mud found on the roots of the sacred datiwan bush, along with its leaves. Then they go to worship the god Ganesh, so that their wishes made in the previous day can be achieved. On this day, women can enjoy a tasty meal. Many dishes are unique to this festival, such as a special bean soup, yummy mutton soup and desserts made of carrots.