Sheetala Ashtami
festivalsAlso known as: Basoda, Shitala Pujan
Quick Overview
- Date in 2028
- Friday, March 17, 2028
- Tithi
- Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 04:27 PM, Mar 17 to 05:31 PM, Mar 18
- Lunar month
- Chaitra · Krishna Paksha
Sheetala Ashtami
Friday, March 17, 2028
Lunar Month: Chaitra
Sheetala Ashtami at a Glance
Sheetala Ashtami 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
Panchanga on This Day
Sheetala Ashtami · Mar 17, 2028
About Sheetala Ashtami
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.
Sheetala Ashtami: Frequently Asked Questions
Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (Phalguna Krishna Ashtami in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Jaya Tithi.
Krishna Ashtami: 04:27 PM, Fri, Mar 17, 2028 to 05:31 PM, Sat, Mar 18, 2028 (IST).
Chaitra Krishna Ashtami: 01:53 AM, Wed, Mar 7, 2029 to 01:01 AM, Thu, Mar 8, 2029 (IST).
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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