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Sheetala Ashtami
Basoda, Sheetala Saptami (regional)
Tithi: Chaitra Krishna · 30 Mar 2027
Sheetala Mata is worshipped for protection from fevers and pox in the hot season. The cold-food custom marks the seasonal change.
Sheetala Mata
Pujas
Date notes
Sheetala Saptami: 2026-03-10, 2027-03-28 (Drik).
Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (purnimanta), i.e. 8 days after Holi; some families observe Saptami.