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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

Krishna Tritiya (कृष्ण तृतीया) — Lunar Day, Deity, Vrata, Mantra | Darshya | Darshya