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News India Live, Digital Desk: in hinduism Sheetala Ashtamiwhom Basoda It is also said that it is an important festival. This festival is mainly celebrated on the eighth day of Holi. There is a lot of discussion about the exact date of Sheetala Ashtami in the year 2026, the auspicious time of puja and the scientific and religious reasons behind eating stale food on this day. Let us know every important thing related to this day.
Exact date and time of Sheetala Ashtami 2026
According to the Panchang, Sheetala Ashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month.
date: Shitala Ashtami in the year 2026 March 10, Tuesday is being celebrated.
Auspicious time: The best time for worship is considered to be from sunrise to nine in the morning.
Why does Mother Shitala ride a donkey?
Sheetala Mata is considered the goddess of cleanliness and health. There is a deep meaning hidden behind his ride and appearance:
donkey: Donkey is considered to be a very tolerant and patient animal. This ride of Mother gives the message that we should not lose patience even in difficult situations.
Form: Mother holds a broom (symbol of cleanliness) in one hand and neem leaves (symbol of medicine) in the other, which indicate protection from diseases.
Importance of Basoda: Why eat cold food?
On this day, the stove is not lit in the house and food prepared a day before is offered to the Mother Goddess.
Scientific reasons: Summer starts from Chaitra month. Eating cold food keeps the body temperature balanced and reduces the risk of infection (such as smallpox or measles).
religious affiliation: It is believed that Mother Sheetala loves cold things, hence cold naivedya is offered to her.
Main steps of puja method:
Wake up early in the morning and take bath with cold water.
Offer curd, rabri, halwa and puri (which is prepared on the night of Saptami) to the mother.
After the puja, sprinkle the remaining water in the corners of the house, it is considered a symbol of health.
