KAJARI IS A SYMBOL OF UNBROKEN GOOD FORTUNE AND HAPPY MARRIED LIFE: AJAY TYAGI

KAJARI IS A SYMBOL OF UNBROKEN GOOD FORTUNE AND HAPPY MARRIED LIFE: AJAY TYAGI

12-AUG-ENG 11

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------Internet Infinite wishes for Kajari Teej The festival of Kajari Teej, celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month, is considered very sacred and auspicious for married women. This festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati is known to bring love, trust and stability in married life. In many states of North India, especially in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, this festival is celebrated with special enthusiasm. On this day, women keep a waterless fast throughout the day with traditional customs and sixteen adornments and pray for the long life of their husbands and happiness and peace of married life. This festival reflects the beauty of Indian culture with folk songs, swings and traditional dishes. Mythological significance and story According to mythology, Mother Parvati had performed rigorous penance for years to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Her penance was so strong that finally Lord Shiva was pleased and accepted her as his better half. It is believed that this day is the same when Lord Shiva accepted the penance of Mother Parvati. Since then, the fast of Kajari Teej is considered extremely important for women. This story symbolizes that efforts made with true devotion and devotion never go in vain and the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati always remain in married life. Importance and purpose of the fast The fast of Kajari Teej is not only observed for the long life of the husband, but also to strengthen love, respect and unity in married life. On this day, married women do sixteen adornments, which is a symbol of good fortune and dedication. Through the fast, women express their devotion and respect towards their life partner. This fast makes the relationship between husband and wife even deeper and stronger. Puja Vidhi The worship method of Kajari Teej is very sacred and ritualistic. On this day, women take a bath before sunrise in the morning and wear clean and auspicious clothes. The place of worship is sanctified and a beautiful pavilion is decorated, in which idols or pictures of Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati and Ganesha are installed. The puja begins with the praise of Lord Ganesha, after which Gangajal, milk, honey and Belpatra are offered to Lord Shiva. Sindoor, kumkum, bangles, bindi and other makeup items are offered to Mata Parvati. 'Om Namah Shivaya' and 'Om Parvatyai Namah' mantras are chanted during the entire puja. Special traditions of Rajasthan In Rajasthan, Kajari Teej is also specially known as 'Badi Teej' or 'Satudi Teej'. On this day, women here dress up in traditional attire and observe fast. The word 'Satudi' comes from 'Sattu', which is a special dish eaten on this festival. It is made by grinding barley, gram and wheat. In Rajasthan, worship of neem tree also has special significance on this day, where women worship Neemdi Mata. Rajasthan's Folk Culture Kajri Teej is an integral part of Rajasthan's folk culture. On this occasion, women gather together and sing traditional Kajri songs and swing, which is called 'Jhula Utsav'. This festival is celebrated with great pomp especially in Jaipur, Bundi and other cities. Apart from this, there is also a tradition of sending 'Sindhara' on this day, in which gifts are sent to the daughter's in-laws from her parents on the first Sawan after her marriage. Vrat Palan and Paran On Kajri Teej, women observe Nirjala fast for the whole day, in which they worship without consuming food and water. This fast is considered extremely difficult and is observed with determination. The fast is broken only after seeing and worshiping the moon in the evening. Women take food after offering Arghya to the moon. At many places, folk dances and cultural programs are also organized on this occasion. Social message of Kajari Teej The festival of Kajari Teej is not just limited to religious beliefs, but it also gives the message of unity and harmony in the family and society. This festival gives women an opportunity to spend time with each other and pass on their traditions to the next generation. This festival is a medium to preserve our rich cultural heritage and highlight the importance of married life, which still holds its relevance in society.