Kajari Teej 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 12, and holds a special place among Indian festivals dedicated to marital bliss, prosperity, and spiritual discipline. Observed by married women and culturally by many unmarried girls too, it is rooted in devotion to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. The day’s practices are intended to strengthen relationships, promote family harmony, and invite blessings of health, wealth, and long life for one’s partner.

The celebration is regionally vibrant, with states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and some areas of Maharashtra each adding local customs such as singing traditional Kajari folk songs, performing neem tree worship, and group katha recitations. The overall mood is devotional but also communal, with women visiting each other’s homes, exchanging gifts, and preparing special sweets like ghevar and kheer. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival corresponds with Krishna Paksha Tritiya of the Bhadrapada month, and in 2025, that tithi starts late morning on August 11 and ends the next morning, making August 12 the Udaya Tithi observance day.

Kajari Teej 2025 panchang and exact timings

• Tithi: Tritiya begins 10:33 AM, Aug 11; ends 8:40 AM, Aug 12.
• Festival Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (Udaya Tithi).
• Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada until forenoon, then Uttara Bhadrapada for the rest of the day regionally.
• Yoga: Sukarma, auspicious for constructive, disciplined activities.
• Moon sign: Aquarius during core observance hours.

Sukarma yoga is among the benefic yogas in Vedic astrology. It is synonymous with good deeds and productive work. Performing rituals, charitable acts, and vows under this yoga is considered especially fruitful. This auspicious climate helps devotees focus their willpower and intention on both spiritual and worldly progress.

Choghadiya and muhurta

The Choghadiya system breaks day and night into eight equal periods, alternating favorable slots (Shubh, Labh, Amrit, Char) with unfavorable ones (Kaal, Udveg, Rog). Each segment lasts about 96 minutes, calculated from sunrise to sunset (for daytime) or sunset to sunrise (for night time). For Kajari Teej in 2025, favourable day Choghadiya will generally occur mid-morning and mid-afternoon, but exact slots depend on geographic location and sunrise time.

Tuesday’s Rahukaal falls in the 7th daytime segment. Rahukaal is traditionally inauspicious for beginnings such as starting a puja, new shopping, or business endeavors. If a desirable Choghadiya coincides with Rahukaal, avoid starting important tasks in that overlap.

By checking both Choghadiya and Rahukaal charts for your specific city, you can ensure your vow-taking, puja, or charity action is well-timed. This is considered part of “muhurta shastra” – the science of choosing optimal times to maximize spiritual and practical benefits.

Puja vidhi and meaningful remedies

The vrat is traditionally observed as nirjala (without water) by some, or phalahar (only fruits) by others, adjusted to health and capacity. Women dress in bridal finery, apply mehendi, and prepare puja thalis. The rituals often involve singing devotional Kajari songs, narrating the Kajari Teej Katha, and lighting a diya at twilight in honor of Goddess Parvati’s penance for Shiva.

Shringar offerings include red bangles, sindoor, bindi, mehendi cones, comb, garments, and sweets — all representing marital joy and devotion. In rural traditions, neem worship and tying swings in courtyards are symbolic acts tied to this festival.

Beneficial activities on this day:

• Donate grains, fruits, ghee, or clothing to a Brahmin, temple, or the needy.
• Share festive prasad like ghevar or kheer with neighbors and relatives.
• Maintain positive speech and resolve quarrels, as the day’s core intent is harmony.

If Bahula Chauth coincides, cow worship is carried out by circling the animal and offering foods like roti smeared with ghee. This symbolizes grace, patience, and nurturing — qualities celebrated in the festival’s spiritual narrative.

Zodiac-wise guidance

Aries: Sukarma supports your go-getter nature. Initiate a long-desired plan.

Cancer: Emotional bonds are highlighted; invest time in family reconciliation and shared devotion.

Capricorn: Career dedication is admirable, but balance it today with quiet inward reflection and rest.

Scorpio: Maintain physical wellbeing during the vrat; adapt fasting to your health needs to sustain your spiritual focus.

Though general, these alignments can serve as cues for integrating the day’s auspiciousness with your personal aspirations and challenges.

FAQs

When is Kajari Teej in 2025?

August 12, 2025; Tritiya runs Aug 11 10:33 AM – Aug 12 8:40 AM.

What yoga is operational?

Sukarma yoga — favorable for all good deeds.

How do I pick the best muhurta?

Choose Labh, Shubh, or Amrit Choghadiya outside Rahukaal; confirm with your local panchang.

Any regional variations to note?

Yes — practices like neem worship, folk songs, and swing rituals vary across states.

References and tools

• Use city-specific online Choghadiya calculators to plan your day.
• National Portal of India — government festival info.
• WHO — festival health and safety resources.