The Cultural Beauty of Kajari Teej and Jewels of Devotion
Kalyan Blog
As monsoon clouds gather and the scent of wet earth lingers in the air, a quiet devotion takes form. Celebrated on the third day of Krisha Paksha, Kajari Teej is a festival associated with marriage. It is one of the most popular teej festivals, celebrated especially in the northern states of India during the Hindu month Bhadrapada which falls around August or September. Married women fast from the golden blush of dawn to the first silver glimmer of moonlight. They follow the vrat strictly for the longevity of their husbands and their sweet togetherness. Often, unmarried women or girls also fast, following the same rituals praying for a good and compatible partner. A sacred verse to love and longing, this festival is an expression of devotion and faith seeking blessings for a happily married life.
Even though this festival is celebrated slightly differently in different states, what remains common is that women dress up as beautiful brides in gorgeous attires, jewellery and put mehendi on their hands and feet. One important ritual of the occasion is when parents wrap their blessings in silk and gold, offering new clothes and sparkling gold jewelleries to their daughter, rejoicing in her new life as a ‘Suhagan’. This tradition is considered to symbolise love, blessings and happiness, carrying the heartfelt wish that she remains a suhagan forever.
As the sacred rituals of Kajari Teej highlights the colours of love and longing, its devotional twin Hartalika Teej also echoes similar sentiments. When Kajari Teej honours the bond of marriages, Hartalika celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati symbolising strength and divine love. Traditional jewelleries play an important and aesthetic role in both these festivals. Women adorn themselves in gold jewellery like new brides, celebrating not just beauty but also as an expression of happiness and devotion. The grace of glass bangles, the shimmer of gold kadas, and the intricate art of temple jewellery necklaces echoes ancient tradition and cultural pride.The elegance of naths and chandbali earrings artfully compliments the charm of their traditional attires. The timeless mangalsutra worn close to the heart resounds the essence of the festival and belief. Maang tikkas resting on their forehead and jhumkas swinging all the way with them adds to the loving stories of feminine grace on this auspicious occasion. Each piece of jewellery carries a silent blessing and a whispered prayer reflecting the hopes, dreams, and unwavering faith that sustain marriages and families across generations.
Gifting Kajari Teej jewellery suggests an heirloom of emotions, wishing her a lifetime of happiness not just adorned in gold, but in love, strength and sweet companionship,
Though celebrated across states with unique customs, the heart of Kajari and Hartalika Teej beats the same; that of a celebration of hope, faith, and the timeless beauty of womanhood, reflected in every ritual and every precious piece of jewellery.
As the moon rises and the prayers find their way, these festivals remind us that love is meant to shine like gold, ever resilient, radiant and forever cherished.
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