The word teej is special for all the nepali women. this festival is generally falls on bhadra month. it has historical importance. the festival teej brings joy and happiness among the nepali women. Teej" refers to the "third" day that falls every month after the new moon, and the third day after the full moon night of every month. The monsoon festivals of Teej include Haryali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej.
Teej festivals are traditionally observed by women to celebrate the monsoons, on the third day of the Indian month of Shravan, and on the third days of the waning and waxing moon of the Indian month of Bhadrapada . Women also pray to goddess Parvati seeking the wellness of their husband, children and their own self.
Women who go in fasting the very next day eat a very big feast ."daro khana" that means a heavy food in Nepali it is said daro khane became dar. This means they go for a big feast for the evening.
First day they eat dar. Second day the put fast.Third day they worship to god and goddess. And finally the festival teej is over.
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