Kajari Teej 2018 Mehndi Designs: Significance of Applying Mehndi & Latest Henna Patterns

Kajari Teej also known as Badi Teej is primarily observed in Northern and Western India by young women and married women. The auspicious occasion falls on August 29 in 2018. After 15 days of Hariyali Teej (Choti Teej) comes the Kajari Teej. It is celebrated by the people to welcome monsoons after a harsh summer. Women celebrate the festival by observing fast, wearing new clothes and adorning jewellery. The most important ritual of the festival is applying mehndi or henna on the hands. Women apply mehndi on their hands to pray for their husband’s long life. We bring to you the latest mehndi designs that women can flaunt on the occasion. Kajari Teej 2018: Significance, Celebrations, Puja Muhurat Related to Badi Teej Fast Observed by Women.

Significance of Applying Mehndi on Kajari Teej

The festival is no longer restricted to fasting for their better-halves but also to venture out and have some fun. Kajari teej is celebrated by Hindu women in Northern and Western parts of India to pray for the well-being of their spouses. Apply henna or mehndi not only adds to the beauty but also is considered a ‘shagun’ (sign of good luck). Women flock to markets or call the ladies home, gather together and apply beautiful mehendi designs.

Latest Mehndi Designs for Kajari Teej 2018

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati took 108 re-births until Lord Shiva finally accepted her dedication and married her. It is the determination of the Goddess that Teej celebrates. Many devotees also believe that it was on this day that Goddess Durga declared that fasting and performing certain rituals will bless women with a happy married life. Happy Kajari Teej 2018 to all the women out there.

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