India possesses an incredibly rich and historic tradition of festivals and celebrations. In addition to their religious and cultural significance, these festivities stand for faith, harmony in society, and a love of the natural world. The festival is set for Thursday, August 22nd, this year. This is a highly significant and well-attended event, especially in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Women are the ones who celebrate Kajri Teej, a festival that takes place on the third day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. During this festival, women observe a fast and pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families. On the occasion of Kajri Teej, women worship Shiva-Parvati, and the worship of cows also has special importance.
importance of cow worship
Cow has been given the place of mother in Hinduism. Worshiping a cow as a mother means accepting its importance and qualities. The main purpose of worshiping cows on the day of Kajri Teej is to get happiness, prosperity, and the blessings of the family. It is believed that cows are especially worshiped on the day of Kajari Teej fast. On this day, seven balls of flour are made, on which ghee and jaggery are placed and fed to the cow; only after this is the food itself eaten. According to the religious beliefs related to cow worship, it is believed that worshiping cows brings prosperity to the house and increases wealth and good health for all the family members. Worshiping the cow destroys sins and attains virtue.
Kajari Teej traditions and customs
- Women, especially, dress up on the day of Kajari Teej. On this day they apply henna on their hands and wear new clothes.
- During the fast, women remain fasting throughout the day and perform puja in the evening.
- A glimpse of rural life, love, devotion, and social traditions can be seen in the songs of Kajri Teej. These songs are not only sung for entertainment, but they also give an understanding of the life philosophy and values of society.
- On this day, women listen to the story of Shiva and Parvati, in which their ideals and duties of life are described. This story shows the importance of dignity, restraint, and dedication in his life.
- On the occasion of Kajri Teej, dishes are prepared by adding ghee and dry fruits to the sattu of gram, barley, wheat, and rice.
- On Kajali Teej, swings are set up in the house, and fasting women gather and dance and sing. There is also a special tradition of singing Kajari songs on this day.
- After the rising of the moon, the fast is broken by consuming these dishes.
Kajri Teej (Kajari Teej) social and cultural importance of
The festival of Kajari Teej is an important social and cultural occasion for women. This festival provides them an opportunity to spend time with their friends and relatives. Along with this, this festival provides strength and courage to women to deal with the challenges that come in their lives.
Cow worship is an integral part of this festival, which shows the importance of cows in Indian culture. This puja is not only a symbol of religious faith, but it also cherishes social and cultural values.
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