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Tomorrow is Kajri Teej, Neemdi Puja is very important, know its auspicious time and glory
Samira Vishwas | August 12, 2025 6:24 AM CST

Nimi puja on kajari teej: The holy festival of Kajri Teej is being celebrated on 12 August. This festival is mainly celebrated with great pomp and full faith in North Indian states. Let me tell you, like Hariyali and Hartalika Teej, the festival of Kajri Teej also has special significance for Suhagin women, which is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month.

According to Hindu scriptures, especially on Teej festival, Suhagin women fast for the longevity of the husband. On this day, worship of Maa Gauri and Lord Shankar is important. Many traditions and beliefs are also associated with Teej festival. One of these is ‘Neemdi Puja’, which has special significance on Kajri Teej.

What is the tradition of neemdi worship

The belief behind the importance of Neemdi worship on Kajri Teej is that Neem is considered a holy tree. Its worship gives spiritual energy. Also, it is full of medicinal properties. Neem tree also purifies the surrounding environment.

Neem tree is also considered to be associated with nature and also a symbol of female empowerment. It is believed that Goddess Durga also resides in Neem tree. For these reasons, on the day of Kajri Teej, women worship Neem dali as a goddess.

Let me tell you, according to folk faith, worshiping Neemi on the day of Kajri Teej brings happiness in married life, love increases in husband and wife and children also get happiness.

This is how fast and worship method

In the morning, women take a pledge to fast and fast throughout the day. In the evening, neem branch or its statue is worshiped and worshiped. The story of Kajri Mata is heard, which consists of a Brahmin’s fast and his examination story. In the end, prayers are prayed for a pleasant marital life and family happiness by offering rice and jaggery.

What is Kajri Teej and its importance

Kajri Teej is a holy festival celebrated in North India, which comes about fifteen days after Hariyali Teej. This festival is celebrated by especially married women for the long life, family happiness and prosperity and wish for children. On this day, women fast, sing traditional Kajri songs and listen to religious stories by worshiping at night. The most special tradition of Kajri Teej is Nimdi Pujan, in which there is a tradition of worshiping Neem as a goddess.


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