Kajari Teej 2026 on August 31: Know Date, Tithi, Puja Timings, Rituals and Significance

Kajari Teej, one of the three major Teej festivals observed in India, will be celebrated on Monday, August 31, 2026. The festival is observed on Tritiya Tithi during the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month according to the North Indian calendar. In several parts of the country, particularly Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, women observe the festival with fasting, prayers, traditional rituals and cultural celebrations.

According to the supplied Panchang information, the Tritiya Tithi will begin at 9:37 AM on August 30 and end at 8:51 AM on August 31. For Ujjain, the sunrise on August 31 is listed at 6:12 AM, while sunset will be at 6:41 PM. The festival is also known as Badi Teej, Kajali Teej and, in some regions, Satudi Teej.

Kajari Teej Date 2026

Kajari Teej comes after Hariyali Teej and before Hartalika Teej in the annual Teej cycle. In 2026, Kajari Teej will fall on August 31, Monday. The festival is traditionally associated with prayers for marital well-being and prosperity, while unmarried women may also observe the vrat according to family and regional traditions.

The festival's timing can vary according to the calendar system and location. Devotees are therefore advised to follow the local panchang for rituals and fasting-related timings.

Tithi and Puja Timings

For Ujjain, the supplied Panchang lists the following timings for Kajari Teej 2026:

Tritiya Tithi begins: August 30 at 9:37 AM
Tritiya Tithi ends: August 31 at 8:51 AM
Sunrise on August 31: 6:12 AM
Sunset on August 31: 6:41 PM
Moonrise: 8:36 PM

Since tithi timings can differ by location, devotees in other cities may see variations in the exact timings.

Fasting and Worship

Kajari Teej is traditionally marked by fasting and worship of Goddess Parvati. Women generally begin the day with an early bath and prayers before observing the vrat. In communities where a strict fast is followed, devotees may abstain from food and water until the prescribed time.

During the evening, women gather for prayers and perform rituals associated with the festival. In some regions, the neem tree is worshipped, with offerings such as kumkum, rice, turmeric, mehendi, fruits and sweets.

The Kajari Teej Katha is also traditionally recited during the worship. The specific customs, however, differ across communities and regions.

Traditional Celebrations

Kajari Teej is not limited to religious observances. Traditional celebrations include dressing in festive attire, applying mehendi, wearing bangles and other adornments, singing folk songs and gathering with family and friends.

Swings are also associated with Teej celebrations, particularly in rural areas. Kajli songs form an important part of the cultural tradition in several regions, adding a musical element to the festival.

Special Foods and Gifts

Festive food is another part of Kajari Teej celebrations. Traditional preparations associated with the festival include kheer, puri, badam halwa, gujiya, ghevar and kaju katli. Sattu-based preparations are also considered significant in some communities.

There is also a tradition in some families of giving shringar items to married women. Clothes, jewellery, bangles and sweets may be exchanged as part of the celebrations.

Why Kajari Teej Matters

Kajari Teej is closely associated with prayers for marital longevity, family prosperity and well-being. Its celebrations also reflect regional folk traditions and the cultural significance of the monsoon season.

As with other Hindu festivals, customs surrounding Kajari Teej are not uniform across India. Fasting rules, puja procedures, food practices and timings may vary according to regional traditions, family customs and local calendar calculations.