Tithi 3jaya
Krishna Tritiya
कृष्ण तृतीया
Presiding deity: Gauri
Tithi Mantra
ॐ पार्वत्यै नमः
Om Parvatyai Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
N/A — see shukla-tritiya.
Krishna Paksha (waning)
Sankashti for some traditions; Kajari Teej (Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya) — Marwari women fast for husbands. Generally suitable for lighter household work, mending, repairs.
Best for
- + Household repairs
- + Light worship
- + Visiting elders
- + Resolving disputes
Avoid for
- - New ventures
- - Travel
Fasting tradition
Kajari Teej — women fast nirjala for husbands, sing kajari songs at dusk, worship Neemdi Mata.
Major festivals on this tithi
Kajari Teej, Karva Chauth eve preparation in some regions