Kevda Trij
GujaratiAlso known as: Kevda Trij Vrat
Kevda Trij
About Kevda Trij
Kevda Trij is celebrated on the third day (Trij) of Shukla Paksha in Shravan month, dedicated to the worship of the Kevda (pandanus) plant and Goddess Parvati.
Married women observe the vrat for the longevity and prosperity of their husbands. The Kevda plant is worshipped and its flowers are offered to Goddess Parvati.
The festival is especially significant in Gujarat, where women perform traditional rituals and visit temples dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
Kevda Trij symbolizes the devotion and dedication of married women to their families, seeking divine protection and blessings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Married women observe a fast and worship the Kevda plant and Goddess Parvati.
- Observe a strict fast.
- Worship the Kevda plant.
- Visit Parvati temples.
- Offer Kevda flowers to the Goddess.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Break the fast after completing the puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja area.
- Place the Parvati idol.
- Offer Kevda flowers, kumkum, and rice.
- Worship the Kevda plant.
- Perform puja with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A festival dedicated to the worship of the Kevda plant and Goddess Parvati for the longevity of husbands.
The Kevda plant is considered sacred and its flowers are offered to Goddess Parvati for blessings.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.