Moon Rise Time Today, August 22: Moonrise Timings for Kajari Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi Puja

Moonrise on August 22

Moon Rise Time Today: August 22, 2024, is an important day for devotees celebrating Kajari Teej and Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi. Both festivals are significant in Hindu traditions, and the moonrise timings play a crucial role in the rituals associated with these observances. The moon will rise today approximately around 8:44 PM, with the moonset scheduled for 8:29 AM tomorrow morning.

Kajari Teej 2024
Kajari Teej is celebrated with great devotion by women in several North Indian states, particularly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. This festival is part of a trio of Teej celebrations, which also include Hariyali Teej and Hartalika Teej, observed during the Sawan and Bhadrapada months.

Kajari Teej, also known as Badi Teej, usually occurs three days after Raksha Bandhan and five days before Krishna Janmashtami. In the North Indian calendar, it falls during the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month, while in the South Indian calendar, it falls during the Krishna Paksha of Shravana month. Despite the difference in calendar systems, Kajari Teej is observed on the same day in both traditions.

The festival is deeply rooted in ancient folklore, with the term ‘Kajari’ symbolising the longing women feel during periods of separation from their husbands. The day is marked by fasting and various rituals, including the Rudra Abhishek Puja, in which women seek blessings from Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva for a harmonious and long-lasting marriage.

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi 2024
Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi, observed on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha, is a significant day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. This monthly festival is especially revered by devotees who fast and perform rituals to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings.

This year, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Thursday, August 22. The Chaturthi Tithi began at 1:46 PM and will end at 10:38 AM on August 23. Devotees fast from sunrise until the moonrise, breaking their fast only after sighting the moon. The fast is believed to bring relief from difficulties and fulfilment of desires. When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Angarki Chaturthi and is considered particularly auspicious.

The observance of Sankashti Chaturthi is based on the belief that Lord Ganesha's blessings can help overcome life's obstacles, and the fast is a way to seek his divine guidance during challenging times.