KATHMANDU:- Haritalika Teej, the biggest fasting festival of women in Hindu tradition, is being celebrated today across the nation.
As per the Hindu tradition, women on the third day of the dark half of the month of Bhadra observe a day-long fast wishing for a prosperous life and perpetual luck and happiness for their family, husband and children.
On the day of Teej, clad in red dress, the women put on bangles, necklaces made of glass beads, and vermillion powder which is considered the symbol of good luck.