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Women celebrating Teej festival in red sarees with dance, devotion, and prayer to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

Teej: A Festival of Devotion, Faith, and Womanhood

Sandeep Vhandari / August 23, 2025

LTeej is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated by women in Nepal and India with fasting, prayers, music, and dance. Rooted in the devotion of Goddess Parvati for Lord Shiva, Teej reflects faith, culture, and the strength of womanhood.

Boy and girl sitting by campfire under starry November night sky.

A Cold November Night Under the Stars – A Magical Love Story

Sandeep Vhandari / August 16, 2025

On a cold November night, John recalls the night he saw a blazing light in the stars — and the angel who fell into his life.