Kajari Teej 2024: Date, Time, Significance And All You Need To Know About This Auspicious Festival

Kajari Teej is a fast observed bless the marriage and the long life of the husband, with worship dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Know the date and shubh muhurat of Kajari Teej in August.

Kajari Teej 2024: Know All About The Festival

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Kajari Teej 2024: According to hindu mythology, with the resolve to marry Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati performed penance for 108 years to win the favour of Lord Bholenath. This fast is not only observed by married women but also by unmarried girls seeking a good husband.

Kajari Teej is celebrated primarily in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and other northern regions of India. Falling in the month of Bhadrapada, after the monsoon month of Sawan, Kajari Teej is an important fast that will be observed on August 22 this year.

Here’s why this fast is significant for married women, along with the date, puja vidhi and auspicious timing.

When is Kajari Teej in August 2024?

• Kajari Teej: August 22, 2024
• Morning Puja Timing: 05:54 AM-07:32 AM
• Evening Puja Timing: 06:53 PM-08:16 PM

According to the Hindu calendar, the third day (Tritiya Tithi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada will begin at 05:06 PM on August 21, 2024, and will end at 01:46 PM on August 22, 2024.

Significance Of Kajari Teej:

Every year, married women observe various fasts like Karva Chauth, Hartalika Teej, Hariyali Teej, and Vat Savitri to ensure the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Among these, Kajari Teej stands out as a significant fast, primarily observed for the husband's longevity, better health, and success. The festival is also known by various other names, such as Kajali Teej, Boodi Teej, Badi Teej, and Satudi Teej.

Kajari Teej Puja Vidhi

• On this day, women are advised to wear a Gauri-Shankar Rudraksha after consulting an expert to ensure happiness in married life and to fulfil their desires.
• After performing the rituals, it is recommended that the fasting women serve food to young girls. This practice is believed to bring peace to the home and increase wealth.
• Worshipping the Peepal tree on Kajari Teej is also considered auspicious. This ritual is believed to remove all obstacles from life.
• Reading the Kajari Teej Katha (story) and offering prayers to the Moon God at night, followed by offering water (Arghya), are also significant rituals of this day.

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