Women in Nepal celebrate Teej

Birgunj (Nepal), Aug 24 (ANI): Nepali and Pahadi women across the nation are celebrating Teej festival in Nepal, which holds religious and social significance for them. The women danced together to the foot-tapping music of Nepal. The devotees spend their day by singing, dancing and merrymaking in temple premises and public places. The devotees throng Shiva temples and worship Lord Shiva, praying for longevity, happiness and prosperity of their husbands. For unmarried women, it is believed that the worship would result into attainment of a happy married life. This festival is dedicated to women whereby they share happiness with each other.