The sacred festival of Kajari Teej fast, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is being observed today, Tuesday 12 August 2025. Kajari Teej is celebrated on Tritiya of the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month.
It’s an important festival for Hindu married women. In many states across North India, this festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional rituals, where women observe the fast all day, adorn themselves, and perform special prayers to mark the occasion.
According to Drik Panchang, “Kajari Teej is also known as Badi Teej as opposed to Chhoti Teej which is also known as Hariyali Teej. Kajari Teej is also spelled as Kajali Teej or Kajri Teej. In some regions Kajari Teej is known as Satudi Teej.” Kajari Teej is celebrated after 15 days of Hariyali Teej.
“Usually, Kajari Teej comes three days after Raksha Bandhan and five days before Krishna Janmashtami. According to North Indian calendar it falls during Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month and according to South Indian calendar it falls during Krishna Paksha of Shravana month. However in both calendars Kajari Teej falls on the same day,” states Drik Panchang.
Three famous Teej(s) which are celebrated by women during Sawan and Bhadrapada months are – Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej.
Auspicious Timings for Kajari Teej 2025
This year, the Krishna Tritiya Tithi of Bhadrapada begins at 10:33 am on 11 August and lasts until 8:40 am on 12 August. According to the Udaya Tithi, the Kajari Teej fast is observed on Tuesday, 12 August. The Sarvaarth Siddhi Yoga is coinciding with Kajari Teej today, which is considered highly auspicious for fasting and worship. The shubh yoga will start at 11:52 am on 12 August and continues until 5:49 am on 13 August. Religious belief holds that performing a proper puja to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati during this sacred period fulfils all wishes and brings happiness and prosperity into one’s life.
How to Perform Kajari Teej Puja in 2025
Thoroughly clean your puja area after your morning bath. Then, lay out a clean cloth in red or yellow on a raised platform, and place idols or images of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on it. Offer Lord Shiva bel leaves, milk, curd, bhang, datura, and Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges), while Goddess Parvati should be offered Solah Shringar. After the puja, read the Kajari Teej vrat story. At night, offer water to the moon and then break the fast.