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14Kajari Teej date: Every year the festival of Kajri Teej is celebrated on the third day of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Married women observe fast on this day to pray for their husband’s long life, good health and happiness and prosperity in their married life. At the same time, in many places, unmarried girls also observe this fast with the wish of getting a good life partner. Worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is considered to have special significance on Kajri Teej. This time there is confusion among people regarding the date of Kajri Teej. Some are calling 30th August and some 31st August as Kajri Teej. In such a situation, according to the Panchang, its correct date can be understood from the rules of Tritiya Tithi and Udaya Tithi.

According to the Panchang, the fast will be observed on 31st August.

According to the Panchang, the Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha will start from 9:39 pm on 30 August 2026. This date will last till 8:53 pm on 31st August 2026. Because Tritiya Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 31st August, hence according to the belief of Udaya Tithi, the fast of Kajri Teej will be observed on 31st August 2026, Monday. This is the reason why there is confusion regarding 30th and 31st August, based on the calendar, it is considered appropriate to consider 31st August as the date for Kajri Teej.

Fast is observed for the long life of the husband and marital happiness.

The fast of Kajri Teej is considered especially important for married women. Women observe fast with the wish of long life, good health of their husband and happiness and prosperity in married life. In many areas, unmarried girls also observe this fast. According to religious belief, they worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with the wish of a good and desired life partner. During the puja, prayers are offered to Shiva and Parvati for family happiness, peace, love in married life and fulfillment of wishes.

Method of worship of Shiva-Parvati on Kajri Teej

Special significance has been given to the joint worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati on Kajri Teej. Bel leaves, sandalwood, incense, lamp, fruits and flowers can be offered to Lord Shiva in worship. According to tradition, makeup materials are offered to Goddess Parvati. Sweets made from milk, kheer or white sweets can be offered to Lord Shiva. After the puja, mantras of Shiva-Parvati are chanted and the fast story of Kajri Teej is heard.

At some places neem branch and earthen pond are worshipped.

The traditions of worship of Kajri Teej may differ in different regions. In some houses, on this day, a shape like a small pond is made with soil or cow dung. A branch of Neem is planted near it. After this, the tradition of lighting a lamp by pouring water and raw milk in that figure is also seen in some areas. However, this method is not mandatory everywhere. Puja can be done according to the tradition of your family and region.

Arghya is offered to the moon after moonrise

Moon worship is also considered important during the fast of Kajri Teej. Women observing fast offer Arghya to the moon after moonrise. For this, some milk can be mixed in water. After this, there is a tradition of offering Arghya to the Moon God by raising both the hands above the head. After worshiping the Moon and offering Arghya, the fast can be broken by consuming fruits etc. offered to Lord Shiva. However, the method of breaking the fast may differ in different families and regions.

Donation also has importance on Kajri Teej

According to religious tradition, donating as per one’s capacity on the day of Kajri Teej is considered auspicious. After fasting and puja, suhaag material, milk, curd, sugar candy, food items or money can be donated. While donating, one should keep in mind one’s capacity and family tradition. In religious rituals, local traditions can be followed instead of considering any one method as mandatory for all.

Kajri Teej is celebrated with different names in North India.

Kajri Teej is mainly celebrated in many parts of North India. Different traditions to this festival are seen in different regions including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar. At some places it is also known as Budhi Teej, Saturi Teej or Neemdi Teej. The name and method of worship may vary according to the region, but worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and wish for marital happiness are included in the major religious traditions of this festival.