🕉️ Parvati (as Neemadi Devi)
Krishna Tritiya of Bhadrapada (August-September)
Kajari Teej
Kajari Teej (also called Kajali Teej or Satudi Teej) is the third and final Teej of the year, observed on Krishna Tritiya of Bhadrapada. Married women observe a nirjala fast for their husband's long life; unmarried women fast for a good husband. Distinct feature: worshipping the moon and the Rohini nakshatra — the moon-sighting must be verified before breaking the fast.
🔔 Puja Vidhi
- Nirjala fast from sunrise
- Worship Neemadi Devi (form of Parvati) at Neem tree
- Recite Kajari Teej Katha in evening
- Offer jaljhulni (satu) as prasad
- Break fast after moon-sighting and Rohini nakshatra darshan
📜 Rules
- Specifically observed in UP, MP, Bihar, and Rajasthan
- Neem tree worship distinguishes this Teej from the other two
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "third Teej"? +
The three annual Teej vrats: Hariyali Teej (Shravan Shukla Tritiya) → Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya) → Kajari Teej (Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya). All Parvati vrats, all women-observed.
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