Overview
- The Tritiya tithi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada spans 10:33 AM on August 11 to 8:40 AM on August 12, marking the shubh muhurat for the 2025 observance.
- Sarvaarth Siddhi Yoga coincides with the festival, running from 11:52 AM on August 12 until 5:49 AM on August 13, heightening the day’s auspiciousness.
- Participants observe a strict fast from sunrise to moonrise, with many undertaking a nirjala (waterless) vrat for heightened devotion.
- Evening puja involves tying the sacred Kajari Teej thread, applying henna, and offering bel leaves, sweets such as ladoo, kheer and malpua, and Gangajal to Shiva and Parvati.
- Regional customs in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar include Sattu preparations, Neem tree worship and folk song performances that reflect local traditions.