Teej, as a fashion opportunity for many, exposes deep-rooted class differences in Nepal

Nepali Hindu women and girls have just got done with Teej , often deemed as the greatest festival of Hindu women. As they celebrated the festival, temples, roads, rooftops, and courtyards turned red with most of the revellers clad in glittery and stylish red attires such as saris, kurtas, and lehengas. As time is moving, there, of course, are some colour variations and blending of traditional clothes with modern designs .

Like the physical world, the virtual world of social media pages is also flooded with photos and videos of Nepali women and girls dressed up in beautiful outfits and dancing, visiting temples, worshipping, and enjoying Teej. It seems the festival is not an occasion of expressing religious devotion as perceived traditionally but just a fashion opportunity.