How to Perform Sankalp, Puja, and Parana When Observing Kajari Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi Together

In the sacred calendar of Hindu festivals, occasional overlaps of major fasts on a single calendar day require specific ritualistic protocols. Such a rare alignment occurs on August 31, 2026, when Kajari Teej and Sankashti Chaturthi (Bahula Chauth) fall on the exact same day. Because both fasts hold immense religious importance and are dedicated to different deities, many women observing both face questions regarding how to manage the day's vows, puja procedures, and the final breaking of the fast (Parana).Understanding the Timing and Overlap of Both FastsAccording to the Vedic calendar, Tritiya Tithi commences on August 30 at 9:36 AM and concludes on August 31 at 8:50 AM, at which point Chaturthi Tithi begins.