Teej, a Hindu festival, welcomes the monsoon season and is celebrated by women with hymning folklore, dancing, prayer rituals, and fasting. Lasting for three days: the first day is full o feasting, the second day is rigid fasting, and the third day, known as Rishi Panchami, a holy bath, Teej is primarily dedicated to Parvati and her union with Shiva.

With time, some of these rituals have lost their meaning or been updated with functional changes. While this is not a problem, knowledge of the past can be enlightening and enjoyable. NepalNews spoke with a few females about how they used to or are celebrating Teej.