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 gentle drizzles of the Bhadon month quench the earth's thirst and the rich fragrance of the soil dissolves into the air, the sacred festival of Kajari Teej arrives. This is not merely a fast but a living symbol of the faith, love and prayers for eternal marital bliss cherished by married women. It is a day when women worship Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, seeking blessings for happiness, prosperity and unbreakable love in their married lives. This year, there is some uncertainty regarding the date but a rare and auspicious alignment is also forming, which doubles the significance of this fast.

Kajari Teej 2025: Correct Date and Auspicious Timings

According to the Panchang, Kajari Teej is celebrated on the Tritiya tithi (third lunar day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, the alignment of the tithis is as follows:

• Tritiya Tithi Begins: 10:34 AM on August 11, 2025, Monday.
• Tritiya Tithi Ends: 08:41 AM on August 12, 2025, Tuesday.

In the Hindu tradition, the principle of Udayatithi is followed, which means the tithi present at the time of sunrise is considered valid for the entire day. Based on this rule, the fast of Kajari Teej will be observed on August 12, 2025, Tuesday.

A Rare and Propitious Conjunction

A highly auspicious conjunction is forming on Kajari Teej this year. On August 12, Tuesday, after the Tritiya tithi ends in the morning, the Chaturthi tithi will begin. Since the Chaturthi tithi falls on a Tuesday, this day will also mark Angaraki Chaturthi and Bahula Chaturthi. Thus, a convergence of two great fasts is occurring on the same day, which will be extremely fruitful for both the protection of the husband and the progress of the children.

Detail	Date and Time
Tritiya Tithi Begins	August 11, 2025 • 10:34 AM
Tritiya Tithi Ends	August 12, 2025 • 08:41 AM
Correct Date for Kajari Teej Fast	August 12, 2025 (Tuesday) • As per Udayatithi
Special Conjunction	Yoga of Angaraki Chaturthi and Bahula Chaturthi

The Spiritual Significance of Kajari Teej

The fast of Kajari Teej is observed with the wish for a happy and prosperous married life. According to mythological beliefs, it was on this day that Mother Parvati, after rigorous penance and fasting, attained Lord Shiva as her husband. This is why married women observe this fast for the long life, health and success of their husbands. Unmarried girls also observe this fast with the desire to find a suitable and desired groom. This festival is a symbol of the unbreakable love between Shiva and Shakti and teaches us that anything can be achieved with true faith and dedication.

Fasting Method and Strict Rules

The Kajari Teej fast is considered one of the most difficult fasts because women observe a Nirjala fast, meaning they do not even consume water throughout the day. The worship method for this fast is as follows:

1. Shodash Shringar: On this day, women adorn themselves with the sixteen traditional adornments, which symbolize their marital bliss.
2. Worship of Shiva-Parvati: In the evening, idols made of clay or a picture of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are established and they are worshiped with proper rituals. Offerings of roli, chandan, akshat, flowers, fruits and items of shringar are made to them.
3. Offering Arghya to the Moon: After the puja, when the moon rises in the evening, Arghya (a water libation) is offered to it. The fast is broken (Parana) only after offering Arghya to the moon.

A Festival of Faith, Love and Dedication

Kajari Teej is not just a tradition but a profound expression of faith and love. It reminds us that the foundation of relationships is built on dedication and mutual respect. When a woman prays for her husband the entire day without food or water, it is the ultimate test of her love. The worship and fasting performed on this sacred day not only fulfill wishes but also infuse married life with new energy and sweetness.