In Pictures: Teej festival

Summary

Women in Kathmandu observe fasting during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple, praying for their husbands' longevity and prosperity or for a good husband.

Key Points
  • Women fast during the Teej festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.
  • Married women abstain from food and water praying for their husbands' longevity, peace, and prosperity.
  • Unmarried women fast in hope of being blessed with a good husband.
  • The festival involves both married and unmarried women observing rituals and prayers.
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