Teej is a significant festival celebrated by Hindu women in Nepal, typically occurring in the Nepali month of Bhadra, which falls between late August and early September. They are often referred to as the "Festival of Women," Teej is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm over several days, with the main festivities taking place on the second and third days after the new moon in Bhadra. This celebration coincides with the end of the monsoon season when nature is lush and green. During Teej, both married and unmarried Hindu women undertake a day-long fast, abstaining from food and water. Their fast is dedicated to praying for the well-being and longevity of their husbands (for married women) or a good husband and marital happiness (for unmarried women). The fast is only broken after performing the required prayers and rituals. Women traditionally wear red sarees during this festival, symbolizing marital bliss and devotion, and adorn themselves with colorful bangles, henna, and traditional jewelry. The color red is considered highly auspicious for women during Teej.