Teej fasting: Here are some pros and cons, as well as warnings, that you should know

Apart from being known as the women’s festival, Teej is also famous for the 24-hour arduous fasting. Fasting is an integral part of Teej. Many Nepali Hindu married women take Teej fasting, praying for the longevity and good health of their husbands whereas the unmarried ones do it wishing for good husbands as a blessing of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Teej fasting has religious and cultural connotations; hence, it is rarely seen from a health perspective. However, 24 hours of arduous Teej fasting without even having a drop of water has some health benefits as well as hazards, informs a clinical dietician at Norvic International Hospital, Praniti Singh. Meanwhile, she also shares some warnings for the people fasting.