TEEJ

Teej is celebrated by Nepalese and Indian Hindu women, who fast, worship lord Shiva and perform different musical activities all over the country.

Teej is a generic name for a number of festivals that are celebrated in Nepal, Northern and Western India. In Haryana, Haryali Teej is celebrated on the third day of the bright half of the Lunar month of Shraavana. Haryali means 'green', which refers to the lush plant growth, that the welcome rains of the monsoon season brings to the region. Teej celebrates the beginning of monsoon following the hot summer months. Teej refers to the third day that falls every month after the new moon, and the third day after the full moon night of every month.

During Teej Festival, Nepalese women will dress in their beautiful red saris, fast to honor Lord Shiva and pray for a happy marriage. The festivals of Teej are primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. Nepali Teej Festival is the first grand festival coming at the end of the rainy season. At that time, the sky is clear and sunshine is cozy. Women celebrate Teej by dancing, singing, getting together with friends and telling stories. Only females receive a public holiday for this festival. 

The events would last for three days,

Day 1: Getting together to enjoy the fancy dinner
Day 2: Observing a one-day fast and praying to Lord Shiva for a good marriage
Day 3: Taking a holy bath