Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026: date and muhurat

शीतला अष्टमी (बसौड़ा) 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026 is on 11 March 2026, Wednesday.

Puja muhurat: 6:35 AM – 6:27 PM
Krishna Ashtami: 1:54 AM to 4:19 AM (12 Mar)

What it is and how it is observed

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda), Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (purnimanta), honours Sheetala Mata, the goddess who protects from fevers and pox. Food is cooked the day before and the stale (basi) food is offered and eaten; no fire is lit for cooking that day.

How the date is fixed

Phalguna (amanta) Krishna Ashtami: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026?

Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

What is the Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Puja muhurat: 6:35 AM – 6:27 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) 2026 observed on 11 Mar?

The date follows the rule: Phalguna (amanta) Krishna Ashtami: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2026 that is 11 March 2026, Wednesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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