Kajari Teej is mainly observed by the Hindu women especially in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and so on. In some of the religions of our country this festival is also called Boodhi Teej, Saturi Teej, and this ritual holds immense significance for women.

When is Kajari Teej actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Kajari Teej 2020 is on the 6th of August month. During the lunar month of Bhadrapada, Kajari Teej is celebrated on the third day of the dark fortnight.

Kajari Teej Significance

According to the mythological story, before marrying Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva told her to prove her devoutness towards him. Therefore, Goddess Parvati observed great penance for 108 years to prove her love and devotion towards Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva was impressed by her devotion and dedication towards him and he married Goddess Parvati. The holy union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place during the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad Month which is celebrated as Kajari Teej.

What to do on Kajari Teej

On the auspicious occasion of Kajari Teej, women should worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Fast should be observed by women to appease Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day. Feeding wheat and jaggery to cows on this day is considered to be auspicious. Women adore their houses with swings and they enjoy the swing by singing traditional folk songs.

Benefits of Kajari Teej

This auspicious day bestows the women with the following benefits:

• Observing the fast bestow married women’s husband with longevity while unmarried women will be blessed with a good husband.
• Kajari Teej brings prosperity and longevity to the devotee’s life.
• Lord Shiva will protect a woman's husband from all the problem
• Offering prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati will bless the devotees with health and wealth.