Kajari Teej 2026: 30 August Date, Puja Vidhi & Katha

Quick answer: Kajari Teej 2026 falls on Sunday, 30 August (Shravana Krishna Tritiya in the Telugu Amanta calendar, Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya in the Purnimanta). Women observe a fast broken after sighting the moon, worship a neem branch, and prepare sattu, praying for family wellbeing.

Kajari Teej (also Kajali Teej, Satudi Teej, Boodhi Teej) is a monsoon festival of the Mirzapur–Varanasi belt and Rajasthan, falling in the Krishna paksha of Sravana Masam. It is marked by neem-branch worship, a moon-sighting fast and the folk songs called kajari.

Kajari Teej 2026 — date & key facts

• Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
• Tithi: Shravana Krishna Tritiya (Amanta) = Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya (Purnimanta)
• Deity: Goddess Parvati (Teej Mata) & Shiva; the neem tree; the Moon
• Also known as: Kajali Teej, Satudi Teej, Boodhi Teej
• Fast broken: after sighting the moon and offering arghya

The four names of one festival

The neem branch puja

The defining ritual is the worship of a neem branch: a branch is installed and adorned, women visit a pond or water body, and offerings of sattu, roli, flowers and a lamp are made. Parvati is worshipped as the goddess of the vratam, and the neem — cooling and healing in the monsoon — is honoured.

The moon-sighting fast

The fast is traditionally kept through the day and broken only after sighting the moon and offering arghya to it. Moonrise time varies by city, so check your local timing on the day. Many break the fast with sattu preparations.

Sattu — the festival’s signature food

Sattu (roasted gram flour) is the heart of the day’s food — light, cooling and nourishing in the humid season, which is why the festival is also called Satudi Teej. It is offered in the naivedyam and eaten at the fast-breaking.

The kajari songs

Kajari are the monsoon folk songs of the Mirzapur–Varanasi region, full of longing and the joy of the rains, and they have a cherished place in Hindustani semi-classical music. Singing kajari together is part of the festival’s community warmth.

Kajari vs Hariyali vs Hartalika Teej

Who observes — with a note

Traditionally married women observe it praying for their family’s wellbeing; unmarried women observe it too, and today many keep it simply as a celebration of the season and of community. A woman’s worth is never measured by whether or how she fasts — this is an act of joy and faith.

Related reading

• Sravana Masam 2026 — complete calendar
• Bahula Chaturthi 2026
• Sravana Masam 2026 rules

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kajari Teej in 2026?

Kajari Teej 2026 falls on Sunday, 30 August — Shravana Krishna Tritiya in the Telugu Amanta calendar (Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya in the Purnimanta system).

How is Kajari Teej celebrated?

Women worship an adorned neem branch, visit a pond or water body, keep a fast broken after moon-sighting, prepare sattu, and sing kajari folk songs.

What is the difference between Kajari and Hariyali Teej?

Hariyali Teej is on Shravana Shukla Tritiya (15 Aug 2026); Kajari Teej is on the Krishna Tritiya (30 Aug 2026). Hariyali marks the green of the first rains; Kajari centres on neem worship and the moon-sighting fast.

What do you eat on Kajari Teej?

Sattu (roasted gram flour) preparations are the signature food, along with seasonal dishes; the fast is broken with sattu after sighting the moon.

When is the fast broken on Kajari Teej?

The fast is broken after sighting the moon and offering arghya. Moonrise time varies by city, so confirm your local timing on the day.

Why is it called Satudi Teej?

Because sattu (roasted gram flour) is central to the festival’s food — cooling and nourishing in the monsoon — the festival is also called Satudi Teej, especially in Rajasthan.