Team Devfinity enjoyed the dar program at office along with the Birthday celebration. Teej is the generic name for a number of Hindu festivals that are celebrated by women and girls. Hartalika Teej welcomes the monsoon season and is celebrated primarily by girls and women, with singing, dancing, enjoyment, and prayer rituals.
Teej is the fasting festival of women in Nepal
Background:
A long time ago, the king of Himalaya had a beautiful daughter named Parvati, who was very intelligent and deeply admired the Hindu God of Destruction and Creation, Shiva. But the king decided to marry Parvati to the wealthy Vishnu. With the assistance of her friends, Parvati successfully escaped from the house and hid in the thick forest. From then on, she led an ascetic life.
Upon hearing this, Shiva was so surprised and decided to test her sincerity. He disguised as the rich Vishnu and rode a gorgeous carriage to see Parvati, trying to lure her to marry him. However, Parvati still remained unmoved. Shiva was so impressed by her determination and revealed his identity.
At last, Parvati realized her dream and married Shiva. Owing to her friends’ help, Parvati could get rid of the arranged marriage. She was very grateful to them and held a party to celebrate this happy ending. This is the origin of the Teej Festival.
Celebrations of Teej Festival
Teej is celebrated for three days.
- The first day is called,” Dar Khani din” or it is a kind of grand feast. It is given to all the women by their other family members or especially by the men. These days women do get free from work as they attend a different program organized by other women. They share all their happiness and grief through singing and dancing to their respective song. Aside from this they eat a lot of variety and enjoy the moment.
- The second day is about fasting. This day all women keep fast with a belief that their devotion to the God will bless them longevity, prosperity, and peace of their family and husband. Unmarried women observe in the hope of being blessed with a good husband. Most of the women visit the Pashupatinath temple of Kathmandu, to worship Lord Shiva. This means completion of that day fasting.
- The third or the last day is an important day of the woman. This day is called Rishi Panchami. After making the previous day’s Puja, the woman pays homage to seven saints or sage, offer prayer to the deities, and take a bath with red mud found under the sacred Datiwan tree along with its leaves. This act is a purification of the final ritual of this festival and after they are considered absolved from all their sins.
