Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 2 : Married women in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other parts of the country today celebrated Teej festival, dedicated to Hindu deities, Lord Shiva and his wife goddess Parvati, with traditional fanfare.
Women observe fast to rededicate themselves to their husbands and family. It is believed that praying to goddess Parvati, who is also known as Gauri, consort of Shiva, bestows marital bliss.