Teej – The Festival of
Women
Teej represents devotion, feminine strength, inner discipline and the sacred bond of Shiva and Shakti.
“Celebrate Shakti. Honor devotion. Awaken the divine feminine within.”
What is Teej?
Teej is a significant Hindu festival celebrated especially by women in Nepal, dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. It is traditionally observed through Puja, devotional singing, dancing and prayer. Beyond its cultural celebration, Teej represents devotion, feminine strength, inner discipline and the sacred bond of Shiva and Shakti.
Significance of Teej
Teej carries a deeper spiritual meaning through the story of Parvati's devotion and determination to unite with Shiva. For practitioners of Yoga and Tantra, the festival is understood as a celebration of Shakti—the divine feminine power, representing devotion, strength, transformation and spiritual aspiration.
Teej at the Shanthi Yoga Ashram
- Devi & Shiva Mantra chanting
- Meditation
- Traditional devotional songs and Kirtan
- Reflection on Shiva–Shakti consciousness
- Nepali Freestyle Dance
Daily Schedule
- Time
Session
- 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Tantra Yoga Sadhana
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Breakfast
- 11:00 – 11:45 AM
Karma Yoga
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Nepali Freestyle Dance
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch
- 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Temple Visit & Teej Program
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner (End of the Day)
Program Details
Fee Structure
Private Rooms
USD 70 per person/day
The package includes
- Three vegetarian meals per day
- Participation in scheduled Yoga classes, Nepali Dance and Sadhana.
Shared Rooms
USD 60 per person/day
The package includes
- Three vegetarian meals per day
- Participation in scheduled Yoga classes, Nepali Dance and Sadhana.