Basoda
KannadaAlso known as: Sheetala Ashtami
Basoda
About Basoda
Basoda, also known as Sheetala Ashtami, falls in the month of Chaitra (March-April). It is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, the goddess of cooling and healing.
On this day, devotees worship Goddess Sheetala with offerings of cold food, curd, and other cooling items. The festival is particularly important for protecting children from diseases.
In Karnataka, mothers worship Goddess Sheetala with special prayers and offerings, seeking protection for their families from heat and diseases.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and prepare cold food offerings for Goddess Sheetala.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Prepare cold food items like curd, rice, and sweets.
- Visit temples and worship Goddess Sheetala.
- Distribute cold food as prasad to devotees.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the temple puja with the prepared cold food.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Sheetala altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer curd, rice, and cold food to Goddess Sheetala.
- Chant Sheetala mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Basoda is celebrated to worship Goddess Sheetala for protection from heat-related diseases and to seek her blessings for the health of children.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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