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Haritalika Teej

August 27, 2011 0 comments

Haritalika Teej is one of the important festivals of Hindu women. Vast majority of population of Nepal being Hindus, it has a great importance among the Nepalese women. This festival falls normally in the end of August or early September. In this festival married women fast and worship Lord Shiva for long and healthy life of their husbands and unmarried ones fast to get a good husband. Traditional dances and songs are important part of this festival. Women normally wear red or bridal clothes in this festival. This festival has three precious days. Read More

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