Basoda
festivalsAlso known as: Basoda, Shitala Pujan
Quick Overview
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Tithi
- Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 01:55 AM, Mar 11 to 04:20 AM, Mar 12
- Lunar month
- Chaitra · Krishna Paksha
- Also on this tithi
- Sheetala Ashtami
Basoda
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Lunar Month: Chaitra
Basoda at a Glance
Basoda is fixed by the lunar calendar to Chaitra Krishna Ashtami, the 8th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Chaitra (Phalguna Krishna Ashtami in the Amanta calendar).
- Tithi rule
- Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (Purnimanta)Krishna AshtamiChaitra month
- Tithi swami and group
- Shiva · Jaya Tithi
- Also on this tithi
- Sheetala Ashtami
Panchanga on This Day
Basoda · Mar 11, 2026
About Basoda
Sheetala Ashtami, popularly known as Basoda, is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, who is believed to cure diseases like pox and measles.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees consume cold, stale food prepared the previous day to honor the Goddess of coolness.
- The most unique aspect of Basoda is that families do not light a fire in the kitchen for cooking on this day. All food is prepared a day prior.
Basoda: Frequently Asked Questions
Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (Phalguna Krishna Ashtami in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Jaya Tithi.
Krishna Ashtami: 01:55 AM, Wed, Mar 11, 2026 to 04:20 AM, Thu, Mar 12, 2026 (IST).
Sheetala Ashtami, also on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Chaitra
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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