Kajari Teej
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- Date in 2044
- Thursday, August 11, 2044
- Tithi
- Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 05:28 AM, Aug 11 to 06:13 AM, Aug 12
- Lunar month
- Bhadrapada · Krishna Paksha
Kajari Teej
Thursday, August 11, 2044
Lunar Month: Bhadrapada
Kajari Teej at a Glance
Kajari Teej is fixed by the lunar calendar to Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya, the 3rd tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Bhadrapada (Shravana Krishna Tritiya in the Amanta calendar).
- Tithi rule
- Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya (Purnimanta)Krishna TritiyaBhadrapada month
- Tithi swami and group
- Gauri · Jaya Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Kajari Teej · Aug 11, 2044
About Kajari Teej
Kajari Teej, also known as Kajali Teej or Badi Teej, is a joyful monsoon festival celebrated mainly by women in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Haryana. It falls on the Tritiya (third day) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, approximately fifteen days after Hariyali Teej. The festival marks the arrival of lush green monsoon landscapes and is deeply associated with marital love, fertility, and the well-being of the family.
The name 'Kajari' is linked to the dark monsoon clouds (Kajra) that gather in the sky during this season, symbolizing renewal and abundance. Women dress in vibrant green attire, sing traditional Kajari songs, swing on decorated jhulas (swings), and apply beautiful henna designs. The festival provides a cherished occasion for married women to visit their parental homes and receive gifts and affection from their families.
Kajari Teej also has a strong devotional aspect. Women worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva, praying for a happy and enduring marriage. The rituals include fasting, Puja, and the offering of sweets and seasonal delicacies. The cultural expressions of Kajari Teej, especially its folk songs, are an important part of the intangible heritage of northern India.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Kajari Teej is celebrated with fasting, green attire, singing, swinging, and worship of Shiva-Parvati.
- Take an early morning bath and wear green or red traditional clothes adorned with jewelry.
- Observe a day-long fast, consuming only fruits and milk if a complete fast is not feasible.
- Apply mehndi (henna) on hands and feet, and decorate the home with rangoli and flowers.
- Perform Puja of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, offering Bel leaves, flowers, sweets, and seasonal fruits.
- Sing traditional Kajari songs and enjoy swinging on decorated jhulas with other women.
- Break the fast after sighting the moon in the evening and offering Arghya.
Kajari Teej: Frequently Asked Questions
Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya (Shravana Krishna Tritiya in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Gauri, a Jaya Tithi.
Krishna Tritiya: 05:28 AM, Thu, Aug 11, 2044 to 06:13 AM, Fri, Aug 12, 2044 (IST).
Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya: 12:07 AM, Wed, Aug 30, 2045 to 01:52 AM, Thu, Aug 31, 2045 (IST).
It falls on the Tritiya of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada, about fifteen days after Hariyali Teej.
Green symbolizes the lush monsoon season, fertility, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Bhadrapada
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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