Kajari Teej, or Badi Teej, is one of the three festivals the Hindus celebrate with great devotion. Like Akha Teej and Hariyali Teej, devotees make special preparations for Kajri Teej. As per religious beliefs, worshipping Goddess Parvati on the day of Kajari Teej is considered auspicious. It is believed that women who worship Goddess Parvati on Kajari Teej are blessed to have a happy married life and a strong bond with their husbands. This year, Kajari Teej 2023 will be celebrated on September 2. WhatsApp Messages, Images, HD Wallpapers and SMS To Share and Celebrate the Auspicious Teej.
On the day of Kajari Teej, married women keep a fast for the long life of their husbands, while unmarried girls keep a prompt to get a suitable groom. As we celebrate Kajari Teej 2023, here’s all you need to know about the Kajari Teej 2023 date, the Kajari Teej Puja Vidhi, the significance of the auspicious day, and more.
Kajari Teej 2023 Date and Timings
Kajari Teej 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, September 2. The Tritiya Tithi will begin on September 1, 2023, at 11.50 pm and end on September 2 at 8.49 pm. Simple and Beautiful Mehendi Patterns To Celebrate Teej.
Kajari Teej Puja Vidhi
On the day of Kajari Teej, married women keep a fast for the long life of their husbands. Meanwhile, unmarried girls hold a fast on this festival to get a suitable groom. On this day, sattu of barley, gram, rice, and wheat are made, and many types of food are prepared by mixing ghee and dry fruits. Devotees worship Goddess Parvati on this day and seek her blessings. After that, they worship the moon and break the day-long fast. Additionally, cows are honoured on the day of Kajari Teej. Kajri songs are an integral part of this festival.
Kajari Teej Significance
On this auspicious day of Kajari Teej, women offer prayers to Goddess Parvati, considered the ideal wife. They seek the blessings of the Goddess for marital harmony and happiness. According to legends, Goddess Parvati succeeded in marrying Lord Shiva after taking 108 births. This day is celebrated as a mark of respect for selfless love. Goddess Parvati’s selfless devotion eventually led Lord Shiva to accept her as his wife. Women and girls enjoy swinging on decorated swings as part of the festival celebrations. The festival is a time of joy and serves as an opportunity to express gratitude for the bounties of nature.
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