Kajari Teej is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month.
It is dedicated to Goddess Parvati for marital harmony and prosperity.
Women observe a strict fast and worship the neem tree and moon.
Traditional Kajari songs are sung expressing love and separation.
The festival is prominent in UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, and MP.
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Kajari Teej is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. It falls on the third day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), after Hariyali Teej. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped for marital bliss, well-being of the husband, and a happy family life. Women, especially married ones, observe a strict fast, adorn themselves in traditional attire, and offer prayers to the moon and neem tree.
A key aspect of Kajari Teej is the Kajali folk songs sung by women, expressing longing, devotion, and separation from their loved ones. These songs are performed in groups and reflect deep cultural roots. The rituals include decorating swings, applying mehndi, and offering sattu (a flour mixture of wheat and pulses) to the goddess. The fast is observed without food and water (nirjala) until the moon rises and is sighted, after which women break their fast. Unmarried girls also participate with the hope of getting a good life partner.
Kajari Teej not only strengthens family bonds but also celebrates womanhood and devotion, with its rituals blending nature worship, folk culture, and spiritual significance.
