Sheetala Ashtami 2026 Date: Shitala Ashtami is considered to have special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, Goddess Sheetala is worshiped and fast is observed. Sheetala Ashtami fast is observed every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. People also call this fast as Basoda, because in this fast, stale food is offered to Shitala Mata. This tradition has been going on since ancient times.
It is believed that offering stale food makes the Mother Goddess very happy. By fasting and worshiping Mother Shitala, there is happiness, peace and prosperity in life. By fasting and worshiping the Mother Goddess, one gets the blessing of health. In such a situation, let us know on which day the fast of Shitala Ashtami will be observed this year? Also know the auspicious time and worship method of Sheetala Ashtami.
When is Shitala Ashtami? (When is Sheetala Ashtami 2026)
According to the Panchang, this year the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is starting on March 11 at 01:54 AM. At the same time, this date will end the next day on March 12 at 04:19 am. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, this year the fast of Sheetala Ashtami will be observed on 11th March.
Sheetala Ashtami Puja Auspicious time (Sheetala Ashtami 2026 Puja Subh Muhurat)
Worshiping Mother Goddess at an auspicious time on the day of Shitala Ashtami is considered especially fruitful. In such a situation, this year on the day of Sheetala Ashtami, the auspicious time of worship of Mata will start from 06.36 in the morning. This Muhurta will last till 06:27 in the evening.
Sheetala Ashtami Puja Vidhi
On the day of Sheetala Ashtami, wake up early in the morning and take bath and then wear clean clothes. After this offer water to Lord Sun. Then place the statue or picture of Mother Shitala Devi on the post in the temple of the house. After this, worship the mother as per the rituals. Light a lamp and incense in front of the Mother Goddess during the puja. Offer Roli, Akshat and flowers to the mother. Offer stale food. Read the fast story. Finally conclude the puja with Aarti.
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