When will Shitala Saptami fast be observed? Know the exact date and auspicious time in one click

Sheetala Saptami 2026: The fast of Sheetala Saptami, dedicated to Mother Sheetala, is observed every year on the Ashtami day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. This year the fast of Sheetala Ashtami will be celebrated on 10th March. There is a religious belief that worshiping Goddess Sheetala gives the blessing of a healthy life. Also one gets relief from all kinds of troubles. This festival is celebrated with great pomp. Come, let us know the exact date and auspicious time of Sheetala Saptami and Ashtami-

Sheetala Saptami 2026 – Auspicious time and yoga

Chaitra month, Krishna Paksha, Saptami

Start: March 09, 11:27 pm

Expiry: March 11, 01:54 pm

Main day for puja: 10 March 2026

auspicious time of puja

March 10, 2026, 06:24 am to 06:26 pm

At this time, devotees can worship Goddess Sheetala.

Basoda: Will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 11.

auspicious yoga

Harshana Yoga: Till 08:21 am

Ravi Yoga: is in conjunction

Worshiping on this day gives the blessing of accomplishment, success in auspicious works and health.

Glory of Shitala Ashtami

The importance of Sheetala Ashtami is mainly related to health and happiness of children. It is believed that Mother Shitala protects from smallpox, fever and other infectious diseases.

This festival gives us the message of cleanliness, restraint and faith. By the grace of mother, there is happiness, peace and safety of children in the house.

Sheetala Ashtami fast for having a child

Many couples face challenges in having children. In such a situation, Sheetala Ashtami fast is considered very beneficial for having a child.

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) Chaitra Krishna Ashtami is a special festival of worship of Mother Shitala, in which stale food (cold food) is offered for health and long life.

Main importance and beliefs of Shitala Ashtami fast:

• Attainment of health: There is a religious belief that worshiping Mother Shitala on this day protects from skin diseases and diseases like smallpox and measles which occur in extreme heat.
• Offering of stale food (Basoda): On this day, fresh food is not prepared in homes, rather cold food prepared a day before (on Saptami) is dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
• Seasonal change: This fast marks the end of winter and beginning of summer, which gives the message of keeping the body cool from inside.
• Legend and Benefits: According to the fast story, this fast provides health and happiness to the children by the grace of the mother, and also brings happiness and prosperity in the family.
• Scientific basis: Since the weather starts getting hot from this time, eating cold food is considered beneficial for health.