Kajari Teej 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. This sacred festival, celebrated with deep devotion by women in North India, is a symbol of love, sacrifice, and spiritual strength. Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, Kajari Teej is observed by married women for the long life and prosperity of their husbands, and by unmarried girls seeking a virtuous partner like Lord Shiva.
In this blog, explore the Kajari Teej 2025 date, tithi, vrat katha, puja rituals, and cultural significance.
📅 Kajari Teej 2025 Date, Tithi & Muhurat
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Festival Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Tritiya Tithi Begins: August 11, 2025 – 10:33 AM
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Tritiya Tithi Ends: August 12, 2025 – 8:40 AM
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Moonrise Time: Around 9:00 PM (may vary by location)
According to the Hindu calendar, Kajari Teej falls on Krishna Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month, and this year it will be celebrated on August 12.
Kajari Teej Vrat Katha (Legend Behind the Fast)
In a small village, a poor Brahmin couple lived in poverty. The wife was a devoted woman who never missed any fast or festival. When Kajari Teej came, she wanted to observe the fast but had nothing in the house, no ghee, no flour, no fruits.
Still, she was determined. She went into the forest, collected mud, and made small idols of Lord Shiva and Parvati. She also gathered leaves, wild berries, and water to offer as bhog (offering). She sat under a neem tree and began her worship with utmost faith.
Her sincerity touched the heart of Goddess Parvati, who appeared before her and blessed her with a life full of peace, prosperity, and marital bliss. Since then, it is believed that women who perform the Kajari Teej Vrat with full faith receive the blessings of both Shiva and Parvati.
Rituals and Puja Vidhi of Kajari Teej
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Fasting: Women keep a Nirjala Vrat (fast without food or water) from sunrise to moonrise.
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Neemdi Puja: A branch of the neem tree (called Neemdi) is installed and worshipped.
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Shiva Idols: In some traditions, clay idols of Shiva-Parvati are made and decorated.
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Sattu Bhog: Sattu (roasted gram flour) mixed with ghee and sugar is offered as prasad.
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Katha Path (Story Recital): The Kajari Teej Vrat Katha is read or heard.
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Moon Worship: At night, women offer arghya (water offering) to the moon, then break their fast.
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Songs and Swings: Traditional folk songs are sung, and swings (jhulas) are used in celebration, symbolizing the arrival of the monsoon.
Type of Vrat:
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Strict Fast (Nirjala Vrat): Most women observe nirjala vrat – without food or even water, from sunrise until moonrise.
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Phalahar Vrat: Some observe a milder version with only fruits, milk, or coconut water, especially if health conditions apply.
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Note: Pregnant women or elderly may follow a satvik diet fast.
Things to Avoid:
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Onion, garlic, meat, alcohol
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Grains and salt during fasting (if following strict vrat)
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Sleeping during vrat day (stay engaged in bhajans/katha)
Kajari Teej Mantra (for Moon Offering)
Hindi (चंद्र अर्घ्य मंत्र):
"ॐ सोम सोमाय नमः"
(Offer water to the moon while chanting this mantra.)
English Translation:
"Om Som Somaya Namah"
(This mantra is dedicated to the moon, representing calmness and nourishment.)
Kajari Teej Aarti (Bilingual Short Version)
🕯️ Hindi:
जय पार्वती माई की, जय जय शिवशंकर
सुख-समृद्धि लाएं ये, हर लें दुख के बंजर।
🌟 English Translation:
Hail to Mother Parvati and Lord Shiva,
May they bring happiness and wealth, removing all sorrow and hardship.
Popular Kajari Teej Songs (Kajris)
Women sing traditional "Kajri" folk songs, often reflecting love, longing, and devotion. These songs celebrate the beauty of monsoon and the love between Radha-Krishna or Shiva-Parvati.
Examples of Kajri lyrics:
"Kajari badariya rani, savan ki chali aayi..."
(The dark monsoon clouds have come like queens...)
Breaking the Fast
After moonrise, women offer water, raw milk, flowers, and rice to the moon while chanting mantras. After this, they consume prasad and break their fast.
Tips for Kajari Teej 2025
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Prepare pooja thali in advance with sattu, diya, flowers, and kumkum.
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Join or host a Katha-satsang group in your neighborhood or temple.
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Dress in green or red sarees, symbolizing fertility and auspiciousness.
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Listen to Kajari Teej aarti or bhajans to build a spiritual mood.
Why Married and Unmarried Women Observe This Fast
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Married women: For the long life, success, and happiness of their husbands.
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Unmarried girls: To get a good life partner, full of qualities like Lord Shiva.
Significance of Kajari Teej
Kajari Teej symbolizes devotion, love, and sacrifice. It honors the union of Shiva and Parvati, and teaches that with faith and sincerity, even the poor can achieve divine blessings. The fast is a symbol of a wife's unwavering love and prayers for her husband's health, happiness, and longevity
Conclusion
Kajari Teej 2025 is not just a vrat it’s a celebration of feminine power, love, and sacrifice. Whether you’re keeping the fast for the first time or have done so for years, let this Teej be filled with faith, rituals, and divine blessings.
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May Goddess Parvati bless every home with joy, strength, and togetherness.
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Wishing you and your family a blessed Kajari Teej 2025!
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