Sheetala Saptami Vrat Puja Method: Sheetala Saptami is considered to have special religious significance in Hindu religion. This fast is dedicated to Mother Shitala, who is considered the goddess who protects from diseases. It is believed that on this day, worshiping as per rituals and doing some special measures brings happiness and prosperity in the family and also removes problems related to children. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, the fast of Sheetala Saptami is being observed on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. On this day, devotees worship Mother Sheetala and pray for the happiness, peace of the family and health of the children.
Worship method of Shitala Saptami
On the day of Sheetala Saptami, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, worship Mata Shitala at home or temple.
Take special care of these things during puja.
- Install the statue or picture of Mata Shitala.
- Offer them turmeric, kumkum, akshat and flowers.
- Offer cold food like stale bread, curd, jaggery, rice or sweet prasad.
- Perform Aarti of Mata by lighting incense sticks and lamps.
- Pray for the health of the family and especially the children.
Ways to overcome problems related to children
Offer cold food to Mata Shitala
It is believed that offering cold food to the mother on this day protects children from diseases and keeps them in good health.
Donate in the name of children
Donating food, clothes or grains to the poor or needy on the day of Sheetala Saptami is considered very auspicious. This remedy reduces the obstacles in the life of the child.
worship neem tree
Neem tree is considered to be associated with Mother Shitala. On this day, offering water to the Neem tree and worshiping it protects the family from diseases.
keep the house clean
There is a religious belief that Mother Shitala likes cleanliness. Therefore, on this day, cleaning the house and maintaining a clean environment around is considered auspicious.
Religious significance of Shitala Saptami
According to religious beliefs, Mother Shitala is considered the goddess who protects from diseases and especially diseases like smallpox. It is said that the person who worships the Mother Goddess with devotion on this day, his family gets freedom from diseases and the health of the children remains good. There is also a tradition of offering cold food to Mata Shitala on this day. Therefore, at many places this fast is also called Basoda, in which food is prepared a day before and cold food is offered to the Mother Goddess the next day.
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