Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Women throng Pashupatinath Temple to worship Lord Shiva on the occasion of Teej festival

Posted by Anup Baral September 16, 2015 :
Teej is a generic name for a number of festivals that are celebrated in Nepal, Northern and Western India. Haryali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej welcome the monsoon season and are celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals. The monsoon festivals of Teej are primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva.

Thousands of devotees and fasting women have been thronging the Pashupatinath Temple from early morning today to worship Lord Shiva on the occasion of Teej festival. The 'Teej' festival, also celebrated as the 'Haritalika', is being observed by Nepali Hindu women today throughout the country.

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