Haritalika Teej observed nationwide with fasting, prayers
Summary
Haritalika Teej is being observed across Nepal with women fasting and offering prayers at Shiva temples, especially at Pashupatinath and other major shrines. Celebrations are subdued this year because of the devastation caused by the Aug 26 Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
Key Points
- Haritalika Teej is being observed nationwide with devotees fasting and worshipping Shiva and Parvati at temples across Nepal.
- The Pashupati Area Development Trust opened the temple’s four doors from 3 am and deployed 4,000 security personnel and 855 volunteers for crowd management.
- Religious scholars say the fast can be observed in different ways depending on health, including without food or water, with water, or with fruits.
- This year’s celebrations are muted because of the damage caused by the Aug 26 Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
