Sheetala Ashtami, a significant Hindu festival, is observed with reverence and devotion. Let’s delve into the details of this auspicious day:
Date and Timing
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Puja Muhurat
06:19 AM to 06:32 PM (Duration: 12 Hours 13 Mins)
The commencement of Ashtami Tithi is at 9:09 PM on April 1, 2024, while its conclusion occurs at 8:08 PM on April 2, 2024
Significance
Healing Power: Devotees believe that worshiping Goddess Sheetala on this day can cure diseases like smallpox and chickenpox.
Wealth and Prosperity: The broom in Goddess Sheetala’s hand is believed to keep poverty at bay and promote wealth in households.
Basoda Puja: Also known as Basoda puja, this ritual is celebrated eight days after Holi.
No Cooking with Fire: On Basoda Puja, no fire is lit for cooking, and people consume leftover food from the previous day.
Puja Vidhi (Worship Ritual):
Wake up early during Brahmamuhutatha (between 3:30 am to 5:30 am).
Bathe in water mixed with Gangajal or clean water before sunrise.
Wear clean orange clothes.
Prepare the utilities required for the Basoda puja.
Sheetala Ashtami is a day of devotion, blessings, and well-being. May Goddess Sheetala shower her grace upon all!