Kajari Teej 2025: August 11 or 12? Know the Correct Date, the Rare Conjunction with Angaraki Chaturthi and the Significance of the Fast

When the monsoon showers bring fragrance to the earth, the sacred festival of Kajari Teej arrives. It is not just a ritualistic fast but a deep expression of devotion, marital harmony and the bond between Shiva and Parvati. Married women observe this day for the long life and welfare of their husbands, while unmarried girls worship for a suitable partner.

Kajari Teej: 11 or 12 August?

According to the Panchang:

Tritiya Begins: 11 August 2025, 10:34 AM
Tritiya Ends: 12 August 2025, 08:41 AM

Since Tritiya is present at sunrise on 12 August,
Kajari Teej will be observed on 12 August 2025, Tuesday.

Rare and Auspicious Combination

A unique and highly auspicious combination occurs this year.
After Tritiya ends on 12 August, Chaturthi begins.
Because it is a Tuesday, the day becomes Angarki Chaturthi, along with Bahula Chaturthi.

This makes the date spiritually powerful and beneficial for marital harmony and progeny.

Table: Kajari Teej 2025 Details

Detail	Timing
Tritiya Begins	11 August, 10:34 AM
Tritiya Ends	12 August, 08:41 AM
Teej Date	12 August 2025 (Tuesday)
Special Combination	Angarki + Bahula Chaturthi

Spiritual Importance of Kajari Teej

Kajari Teej symbolizes devotion, patience and unwavering commitment.
According to tradition, Goddess Parvati attained Lord Shiva after intense penance on this very day.
Hence women observe this fast for:

• Marital bliss
• Longevity and success of their husbands
• Peace, prosperity and harmony in the household
• A suitable partner (for unmarried girls)

Rituals and Fasting Methods

• Nirjala fast: Traditional observance includes a waterless fast.
• Sixteen adornments: Women perform the ritual known as Shodash Shringar.
• Evening Puja: Clay idols or images of Shiva-Parvati are worshipped with devotion.
• Offering to the Moon: The fast is broken only after offering water to the rising Moon.
• Fruits, flowers, turmeric, vermillion and sacred items are used in the puja.

Emotional Essence

Kajari Teej teaches that relationships thrive on dedication, faith and inner purity.
The fast is a symbolic reminder of commitment and love, bringing renewed harmony and positive energy into married life.

FAQs

1. When is Kajari Teej in 2025?
On 12 August 2025, as Tritiya prevails at sunrise.

2. Why was there confusion about the date?
Because Tritiya spans both days, yet sunrise-based calculation assigns the festival to 12 August.

3. What is Angarki Chaturthi?
When Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it becomes Angarki Chaturthi, considered extremely auspicious.

4. Is Nirjala fasting compulsory?
Traditionally yes, but health conditions should be considered.

5. When should the fast be broken?
After offering water to the Moon in the evening.