In the Sanskrit language, the word 'Sheetala' stands for its literal meaning: 'the one who cools.' In Hinduism, 'Sheetala' demonstrates 'the divine blessing of bestowing relief from suffering', similarly to how a cool breeze relieves a tired traveller on a sunny day.
Sheetala Mata, also known as 'Shitala Maa', 'Seetla Mata', 'Thakurani', 'Karunamayi', 'Dayamayi', 'Bhagavati', 'Jagrani' and 'Mangala', is regarded as an incarnation of both Mata Parvati and Maa Durga, the two forms of Shaktis worshipped in Hinduism.
As per “Drik panchang”, the “tithi” for “Sheetala Saptami” in 2026 is as follows:
& for “Sheetala Ashtami” is:
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Sheetala Mata is featured as a woman's goddess. In the Hindu Shastras, she is considered the Goddess and controller of many diseases like smallpox, measles, chicken pox, and many more. She also serves as a fertility goddess.
Sheetala Mata is summoned to ensure the refreshing, timely rainfall, the prevention of natural disasters like floods, droughts, etc. and cattle diseases. In Tantric and Puranic literature, her appearance is personified. And the Skanda Purana mentions her sacred role as:
'For the sake of quelling boils and blisters (of smallpox) and for the sake of the children, a devotee takes Masura lentils by measures and grinds them. Due to the power of Sheetala, children become free from the disease.'
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There's a hidden legend behind Sheetala Mata being called the 'Goddess of Diseases':
Whenever the balance of the Earth is disrupted by any negative energy, Durga Mata takes the most suitable form to vanquish that evil element.
Once, Goddess Durga was incarnated as 'Katyayani', the daughter of the great Sage Katyayan. She protected the earth against the atrocities of the demons sent by Kaalkeya.
One day, one of his demons, Jwarasura, infected the whole earth with diseases like chickenpox, dysentery, cholera and smallpox. In Sanskrit, 'Jwar' means 'fever.' Hence, the fever of these deadly diseases spread all around, and people started dying.
Mata Katyayani tried her best to protect as many children as she could. But as the effect intensified, she took the form of 'Sheetala Devi.' She was holding a short broom, a winnowing fan, a jar of cooling water and a drinking cup. She wiped out all the diseases and blessed the people.
When Jwarasura didn't stop even after all these, then Sheetala Mata asked his friend Batuk to kill the demon. Ultimately, they had a fight, and unfortunately, Batuk lost and died. On seeing the body of Batuk being turned into dust, Jwarasura got happy.
But as the dust became a three-eyed face with four arms holding a sword, trident and the demon heads, Jwarasura started frightening. He got to know that Batuk has transformed into Bhairava, the aggressive form of Shiva. And again, they were involved in a fight. As a result, Bhairava beheaded the demon, and his ruthless atrocity came to an end.
Because of this, Mata Sheetala is portrayed with Jwarasura and Kaal Bhairava in many temples of India.
The portrait of Sheetala Mata is represented as carrying the following symbols, each holding deep spiritual and practical significance:
In Gurugram of Haryana, she is considered Kripi, the wife of Dronacharya. As per Hindu beliefs, cooking is prohibited on Sheetala Saptami & Ashtami. Various aarti sangrahas and stutis are performed.
Cold food is served as 'bhog' to Sheetala Mata, which is called 'Basoda.' The idea behind this is that as the spring fades and the summer approaches, cold food should be avoided. Reading 'Sheetalashtak' on this holy day also blesses one with the divine blessings of Mata.
In the southern states, she's worshipped as 'Mata Poleramma' & 'Maa Mariamman.' In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Sheetala Saptami is observed as 'Polala Amavasya.'
Sheetala Mata assists the women in getting good husbands and the conception of healthy children. She is also believed to be the goddess of protection, good fortune, health and power. She also drives away miseries and helps the devotees to gain strength for overcoming life crises.
Overall, Sheetala Saptami and Ashtami symbolise the divine grace of Sheetala Mata, who protects humanity from ailments and misfortunes. Let’s worship the Goddess of protection against diseases today and seek her blessings for health, prosperity, and protection.
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This year, we are observing the occasion of Sheetala Saptami on the 10th of March 2026. It is dedicated to Sheetala Mata. In Hindu Dharma, we worship her as the divine protector against diseases.
On Sheetala Saptami and Ashtami, the devotees pray to Sheetala Maa. There’s a special tradition of offering ‘Basoda’ to the Goddess on the Ashtami tithi. Basically, ‘Basoda’ is cold food prepared a day in advance. People believe that offering stale food to Sheetala Mata helps prevent seasonal diseases and keeps families healthy.
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