Teej

Teej is a generic name for a number of festivals that are celebrated by women mainly in Nepal and some parts of India. Hartalika Teej welcomes the monsoon season and is celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals.

Observances: Fasting Festival for Women

Type of holiday: Religious celebration

Celebrations: wearing colorful dress maxima people using red because red is a symbol of love

Date: July/August/September

Also called: Monsoon Festival/Dedicated to Goddess Parvati

Observed by: Women