KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 8

Hindu women today celebrated the annual Rishi Panchami festival, as a part of Teej.

On the Rishi Panchami day, the women traditionally undergo a detailed bathing procedure and a puja of the Saptarshis (seven saints).

It is believed that the ritual of bath and the puja would help them get rid of the sins they face for violating restrictions during their periods at Gaurighat premise in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Photos: Rajesh Gurung for The Himalayan Times