Kajari Teej 2026 Moonrise Timings: Check Exact City-Wise Schedules for Delhi, Noida, Lucknow, Patna, and More
The sacred festival of Kajari Teej (also known as Kajali Teej) is being observed with immense religious fervor on Monday, August 31, 2026. On this auspicious day, married women observe a rigorous nirjala (waterless) fast, praying ardently for their husbands' longevity, sound health, and enduring marital harmony. For fasting women who traditionally conclude their day's penance only after sighting the moon and offering ritualistic arghya, timing is everything. Because moonrise schedules vary across regions, checking precise local timings is essential for a seamless celebration.
Significance of Moonrise and Arghya on Kajari Teej
Throughout the day, devotees immerse themselves in continuous prayers, household rituals, and the worship of Teej Mata. As dusk settles, anticipation turns toward the eastern horizon. Sighting the moon and offering water (arghya) while invoking blessings for familial prosperity marks the emotional culmination of the fast.
To help women across various regions prepare their evening puja and break their fast accurately, here is the curated list of city-wise moonrise timings for August 31, 2026.
City-Wise Moonrise Schedule for August 31, 2026
Delhi: 8:27 PM
Noida: 8:28 PM
Lucknow: 8:25 PM
Patna: 8:24 PM
Gaya: 7:58 PM
Prayagraj: 8:11 PM
Kanpur: 8:19 PM
Mathura: 8:24 PM
Ghaziabad: 8:29 PM
Jaipur: 8:39 PM
Udaipur: 8:38 PM
Meerut: 8:28 PM
While these calculated timings provide a reliable window for evening worship, devotees should keep in mind that local weather conditions, cloud cover, and horizon visibility can cause slight variations of a few minutes. Checking local updates ensures a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling conclusion to the Kajari Teej fast.
