Hari Talika Teez is celebrated by Hindu Neplease Women all over Nepal. Pashupati, the temple of Shiva, is drenched in crimson during Teej as women in their fine red wedding saris crowd the temple grounds. This unique women's festival is marked by fasting, folk songs, and dancing as the women recall Parbati's devotion to her husband Lord Shiva. Married women visit their fathers' homes. All daughters and sisters receive gifts from their male kin, and an elaborate feast is prepared for them.

It's a loud and cheerful celebration until late at night, when strict fasting begins. Unmarried women fast with the hope of finding their soul mate while married women fast for their husbands. It is believed that when pleased Shiva, in return, will bless their spouse with long life.The blessings of Shiva and Parbati ensure that family life will be joyous for all.

In the bygone years, women used to fast even without drinking water. But with the changing role of women in the society, rituals have also become flexible. At present, they don’t take any food and fast until the next day when they take bath again and formally end the rituals.