Women celebrate Teej at Pashupati (Pictures)

Hindu women across the country are celebrating Haritalika Teej with great fervor on Monday.

The festival falls on Bhadra Shukla Tritiya, or the third day of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadra according to the Hindu calendar. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day brings peace and prosperity to one’s life and family.