According to the Hindu Calendar, the Sheetala Ashtami 2024 falls on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the Chaitra month which is also the first month of the Hindu calendar. The day is one of the most important holy days for devotees as it allows them to worship Goddess Sheetala for the health and prosperity of their loved ones.
The day is mostly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and is also called the Basoda puja. The day comes after Holi and is one of the most propitious days in the Hindu religion. However, before we move forward, we need to find out the exact time and date on which the Sheetala Ashtami occurs in the year 2024. Let’s find out:
Significance of the Sheetala Ashtami
The Sheetala Ashtami is a very important day for Hindus all over the world. In many parts of the country, it is believed that worshipping Goddess Sheetala on this day shall cure anyone of diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, et cetera and rid them of any other suffering.
It is also believed that the broom in the hands of Goddess Sheetala keeps poverty at bay and promotes the growth of wealth in the house. The ritual of worshipping Goddess Sheetala is known as Basoda puja, which is usually celebrated eight days after Holi, while some people celebrate it on the Monday or Friday after Holi.
According to the rules of the Basoda Puja, no fire is lit on the day to cook food and everyone who eats food shall eat stale food from the day before. Several devotees all over the world follow this ritual and worship Goddess Sheetala on this day for the well-being of themselves and their families. So, let us now find out the right methods to follow on the day of the Basoda Puja.
Forgiveness From Sheetala Mata
The two sisters were extremely relaxed and said to them, “ May your bellies find peace, the way you have cooled down our heads.” The sisters told them that they have been roaming around with the dead bodies of the children that took birth from their bellies in search of Goddess Sheetala, but can’t find her.
Upon hearing this, one of the sisters said to them, “The two of you are sinners, wicked and mischievous, you aren’t even worth looking at. On the day of the Sheetala Ashtami, you both had warm food, instead of eating stale, cold food. The daughters-in-law suddenly recognized Goddess Sheetala and begged for forgiveness.
Looking at the sincerity in their penitent words, she forgave them and brought their boys back to life. The daughters-in-law came back to the village and were happily welcomed by the villagers who got to know that they had had the pleasure to meet Goddess Sheetala herself.
Ever since the significance of Sheetala Ashtami has increased and the day is widely celebrated by devotees all over the world.
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