Monsoon · 30 August 2026
Kajari Teej
कजरीतीज · Krishna-paksha Teej of Sawan
Festival details
About
ॐ गौर्यै नमः
Kajari Teej is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Kajari. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Kajari Teej deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of folk songs give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Kajari teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Kajari Teej speak through Kajari of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In folk songs and beyond, folk stories of Kajari Teej are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Kajari.
Where it is celebrated
Especially folk songs; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.