A woman applies vermilion (sindoor) to another as part of traditional Hartalika Teej rituals on the banks of Hanuman Tal in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress)
Women gathered at the banks of Hanuman Tal in Jabalpur to perform Hartalika Teej religious rituals on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, observing the annual Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Parvati. (Photo: NationPress)
Devotees observe Hartalika Teej with traditional rites at the banks of Hanuman Tal in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on 15 September 2026 — the festival is marked by fasting and communal worship by married women. (Photo: NationPress)
Women pause between Hartalika Teej rituals to take festive selfies at the banks of Hanuman Tal in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, blending tradition with contemporary celebration. (Photo: NationPress)