Rare Celestial Alignment on August 31: Kajari Teej, Bahula Chauth & Sankashti Chaturthi Fall on Same Day

The transition from the holy month of Shravan into the deity-centric month of Bhadrapada (Bhado) brings a rare and spiritually potent convergence of festivals. With Sawan concluding on the Purnima of August 28, 2026, and Bhadrapada commencing on August 29, the Hindu lunar calendar marks a rare alignment on Monday, August 31, 2026. On this single day, three major traditional observances—Kajari Teej, Bahula Chauth, and Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi—will be celebrated concurrently, multiplying the spiritual rewards for fasting devotees.

Kajari Teej 2026: Fast for Marital Longevity and Harmony

Kajari Teej, also known regionally as Kajali Teej, Saturi Teej, Badi Teej, or Budhi Teej, occurs during the Krishna Paksha Tritiya of the Bhadrapada month. Although the Tritiya Tithi commences on August 30, it continues through the morning of August 31 until 8:52 AM. Following the Udaya Tithi principle of the Hindu calendar, rituals are observed on August 31. Married women observe a strict, waterless fast (Nirjala Vrat) to pray for their husbands' longevity, domestic peace, and continuous marital bliss, offering prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Bahula Chauth: Prayers for Children’s Health and Gau Mata Worship

Falling on the Chaturthi Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha, Bahula Chauth is dedicated to maternal prayers for the protection, health, and prosperity of children. Mothers observe a day-long fast without food or water, offering special prayers to Lord Krishna, Lord Ganesha, and Mother Cow (Gau Mata). Devotees revere the bond between the sacred cow and her calf, invoking divine grace to eliminate obstacles in their children's paths.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi: Moon Sighting and Relief from Obstacles

Completing the sacred trio on August 31 is Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, a dedicated festival honoring the five-headed Heramba form of Lord Ganesha, the remover of planetary obstacles and hardships. Observing a fast on this day is believed to eliminate long-standing sins and severe difficulties. In accordance with Chaturthi rituals, fasting devotees complete their vrat by offering Arghya to the moon at night, seeking wisdom, stability, and enduring prosperity.