Pashupatinath Teej Festival

पशुपतिनाथ तीज उत्सव

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MusicKathmandu/Pashupatinath
Dates14 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsTeej is one of the few major Nepali
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NPR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Pashupatinath Teej Festival in Kathmandu/Pashupatinath

Teej, also called Haritalika Teej, is a three-day women's festival held in the Nepali month of Bhadra, commemorating Goddess Parvati's reunion with Shiva after her long penance. At Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, thousands of women dressed in red gather to fast, sing, dance and pray for their husbands' well-being or for a devoted marriage.

Teej takes its name and much of its meaning from the story of Parvati's long pursuit of Shiva.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Teej is one of the few major Nepali festivals centered almost entirely on women, and Pashupatinath is its most visible public stage in Kathmandu

02

The mystery stays covered

The temple grounds and surrounding streets turn into an expanse of red sarees, glass bangles and henna as women, married and unmarried, converge to worship Shiva and Parvati together

03

The city starts moving

The Hartalika fast observed on the festival's central day, undertaken without food or even water, is among the strictest voluntary fasts in Nepali Hindu practice, and its public performance at Pashupatinath, alongside communal singing and dancing rather than solitary devotion, gives the festival a visibly collective, celebratory character even as its ritual core is austere

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Teej commemorates Parvati's determined

Water and renewal

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ascetic courtship of Shiva

The sacred route

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undertaken over multiple lifetimes according to Puranic tradition

The local code

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and married women fast to pray for their husbands' health and long life while unmarried women fast hoping for a similarly devoted match

Tradition 5

Living ritual

The Hartalika fast

Tradition 6

Living ritual

taken without food or water for a full day and night

Tradition 7

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is paired with worship of a Shiva-Parvati image and

Tradition 8

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traditionally

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

14 September 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Kathmandu/Pashupatinath you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Red is the traditional and expected color for women attending Teej, often paired with gold jewelry, glass bangles and henna. Visitors of any gender should dress modestly; shoulders and legs...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Pashupatinath Teej Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

NPR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.71 N, 85.35 EOpen in Google Maps

Kathmandu/Pashupatinath, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Nearest airportKTM — Tribhuvan
TransportStay close enough to the part of Kathmandu/Pashupatinath you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Pashupatinath Teej Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kathmandu/Pashupatinath via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kathmandu/Pashupatinath, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearRed is the traditional and expected color for women attending Teej, often paired with gold jewelry, glass bangles and henna. Visitors of any gender should dress modestly; shoulders and legs covered are appropriate near the temple. Comfortable footwear is useful given the crowds and the amount of standing and walking involved.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Nepal and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Pashupatinath Teej Festival?

Pashupatinath Teej Festival is listed for 14 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Pashupatinath Teej Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kathmandu/Pashupatinath, Nepal. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Dates confirmed in curated data. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kathmandu/Pashupatinath, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed dates14 September 2026
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