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Kajari Teej festival observance

Overview

Kajari Teej, also known as Badi Teej or Satudi Teej, is a Hindu festival observed in North India and surrounding regions. Scheduled for August 31, 2026, the festival falls on the Tritiya तिथि of the Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. The observance involves the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, with married women fasting for marital bliss, prosperity, and the well-being of children, while unmarried women perform rituals to seek desired partners. Traditional observances include ‘Ratjaga’, where women stay awake through the night of August 30 to sing hymns and perform devotional activities. Rituals may include reciting the Parvati Chalisa, offering sixteen items of adornment to Goddess Parvati, and the worship of Neem trees. Donating items such as milk, curd, ghee, and sugar is practiced to strengthen the position of Venus in one's horoscope. For the 2026 observance, the Tritiya तिथि begins on August 30 at 9:36 AM and concludes on August 31 at 8:50 AM. Auspicious timings include the Brahma Muhurta (4:51 AM to 5:37 AM), Abhijit Muhurta (12:14 PM to 1:04 PM), and an evening Muhurta (6:54 PM to 8:03 PM). The fast is typically broken after moonrise, expected at 8:25 PM. Essential ritual materials include vermilion, bangles, henna, bindis, red chunari, sandalwood, bel leaves, and coconut. Participants may observe fasts as either Nirjala (without food or water) or Phalahari (consuming fruits). Key rituals include the worship of Neemdi Mata, represented by a neem tree branch, and offering prayers to the moon (Chandradev) after sunset. Celebrations are often characterized by folk music, such as Kajri songs, and the listening of the Vrat Katha, a sacred story involving themes of devotion. As the festival arrives, various Indian political leaders have extended greetings.

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Parvati · Lord Shiva · Vijay Kumar Sinha · Mother Parvati · Samrat Choudhary

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  1. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Indian political leaders extend greetings for Kajari Teej

    Indian political leaders, including Chief Ministers from Delhi, Rajasthan, and Bihar, have issued greetings to celebrate the Kajari Teej festival.

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Kajari Teej festival observed by women for marital blessings

    Kajari Teej is a Hindu monsoon festival celebrated on August 31, 2026, where women observe fasts and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for marital blessings and family prosperity.

  3. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kajari Teej 2026: Dates, auspicious timings, and ritual traditions

    Kajari Teej will be observed on August 31, 2026. The festival involves fasting and worshipping Lord Shiva and Parvati for marital prosperity and longevity.

  4. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kajari Teej 2026: Observance and rituals for August 31

    Kajari Teej will be observed on August 31, 2026. The festival involves fasting and worshipping Shiva and Parvati for marital prosperity and finding a desired life partner.

Sources

aajsamaaj.com · agniban.com · bhaskarhindi.com · ebnw.net · enavabharat.com · hindi.asianetnews.com · hindi.news18.com · hindi.pardaphash.com · khabarindiatv.com · navbharatlive.com · prabhatkhabar.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · thecsrjournal.in · timesnownews.com · tv9hindi.com

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