Kajari Teej 2026: Dates, auspicious timings, and ritual traditions

Kajari Teej, a significant Hindu festival observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands and by unmarried women seeking ideal partners, will be celebrated on August 31, 2026. The festival involves fasting and the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

According to the lunar calendar, the Tritiya तिथि begins on August 30 at 9:36 AM and concludes on August 31 at 8:50 AM. Based on Udayatithi, the observance falls on August 31. Key auspicious timings for 2026 include the Brahma Muhurta from 4:51 AM to 5:37 AM, the Abhijit Muhurta from 12:14 PM to 1:04 PM, and the evening Muhurta from 6:54 PM to 8:03 PM. The moonrise is expected at 8:25 PM, after which the fast is broken following ritual offerings.

Ritual practices include offering specific items to Goddess Parvati to ensure marital bliss. Essential items for the prayer plate include vermilion (sindoor), bangles, henna (mehndi), bindis, and red chunari. Other necessary materials include lamps, ghee, sandalwood, milk, and various offerings like bel leaves and coconut.