Sheetala Ashtami is also known as ‘Basoda Puja’ and is a popular Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala. It is observed on the ‘ashtami’ (8th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of ...

As the spring season sets in, Hindus across India eagerly await the festival of Sheetala Ashtami, a day dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi, also known as Goddess Shitala Mata. This year, Sheetala ...

Sheetala Ashtami 2025: Sheetala Ashtami or Basoda is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, observed eight days after Holi. Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Sheetalasthami, is a Hindu festival ...

Goddess Sheetala or Shitala Devi is believed to be an incarnation of Ma Durga, who is associated to cure poxes, sores, and pustules. In Sanskrit, ‘Sheetala’ means’ one who cools. Shitala is worshiped ...

Sheetala Saptami is observed on the Saptami (seventh day) of Krishna Paksha (fading phase of moon) in the month of Chaitra (March ... Read More Sheetala Saptami is observed on the Saptami (seventh day ...

Sheetala Saptami Rituals This festival is also called Sheetala Saptamis Basoda, which means, stale food. On this auspicious day, devotees do not light their food in the kitchen. Instead, food is ...

Sheetala Ashtami 2025: Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Basoda, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Devi. It is scheduled to be observed on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This ...

Basoda, or Sheetala Ashtami, falls on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami after Holi. Traditionally, most people observe this festival eight days after Holi, but some prefer to perform the puja on the first ...