When Is Sheetala Ashtami And Why Is Stale Food Eaten During This Fast? Know All About This Auspicious Day

Observing fast and performing puja on Sheetala Ashtami is believed to bring happiness and bless devotees with children. Know the date of Sheetala Ashtami here.

Sheetala Ashtami 2025

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Sheetala Ashtami is a festival observed after Holi, with some devotees also celebrating it on Saptami. Both days are dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, and it is believed that observing this fast has health benefits. Worshipping Goddess Sheetala and keeping a fast on this day is thought to protect devotees from infections. The festival is known by different regional names such as Basoda, Budha Basoda, or Basiyora.

Sheetala Ashtami 2025 Date And Significance

In 2025, Sheetala Ashtami will be observed on March 22. This festival is particularly popular in North Indian states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Sheetala is associated with controlling diseases like smallpox and measles, and devotees pray to her for protection against such outbreaks.

Sheetala Ashtami 2025 Puja Muhurat:

The Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Chaitra will begin on March 22, 2025, at 4:23 AM and will end on March 23, 2025, at 5:23 AM.

Puja Timing: 6:21 AM to 6:32 PM
Total Duration: 12 hours 11 minutes

When Is Sheetala Saptami?

Sheetala Saptami will be observed on March 21, 2025. The puja timing for this day will also be from 6:21 AM to 6:32 PM.

Why Do Devotees Eat Stale Food On Basoda?

As per tradition, on Basoda, no fresh food is cooked on this day. Families prepare meals a day in advance and consume stale or pre-cooked food on Sheetala Ashtami. It is believed that Goddess Sheetala represents coolness, and therefore, consuming hot or freshly cooked food or using heated items in rituals is prohibited.

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