About Randhan Chhath
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Randhan Chhath is important day in Gujarati Calendar. It is marked one day before of Shitala Satam in the calendar. Shitala Satam is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami during Shravana month. Hence, Randhan Chhath is always marked one day before that i.e. on Chhath day. Randhan Chhath is not an independent festival but part of Shitala Satam, a religious festival dedicated to Goddess Shitala Devi. It is preparatory day for Shitala Satam Puja. As all sorts of cooking are prohibited on the day of Shitala Satam, most Gujarati families make food arrangement for the next day on Randhan Chhath. Due to important day for cooking, the day has got its name Randhan Chhath i.e. cooking on the sixth day. Randhan Chhath is also spelled as Randhan Chhat.
Deities & divine forms
Jai Shitala Mata, Maiya Jai Shitala Mata। Adi Jyoti Maharani Saba Phala Ki Data॥ The Hindi lyrics of the Aarti dedicated to Mata Shitala have been provided along with the recitation video. This Aarti is sung on various festivals like Shitala Ashtami. JaiJaiJai Shitala Bhawani। Jai Jaga Janani Sakala Gunakhani॥ GrihaGriha Shakti Tumhari Rajita। Purana Sharadachandra Samasajita॥ This Chalisa of Mata Shitala consisting of forty quatrains is provided with Hindi lyrics and recitation video. Devotees recite it to seek the blessings of the Goddess. After Holi, Krishna Paksha Ashtami is celebrated as Shitala Ashtami or Basoda Puja. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shitala who provides good health to the devotees. In this Puja, stale food prepared a day before is offered as Prasadam.
How to celebrate Randhan Chhath 2026
Randhan Chhath is not an independent festival but part of Shitala Satam, a religious festival dedicated to Goddess Shitala Devi. It is preparatory day for Shitala Satam Puja. As all sorts of cooking are prohibited on the day of Shitala Satam, most Gujarati families make food arrangement for the next day on Randhan Chhath. Due to important day for cooking, the day has got its name Randhan Chhath i.e. cooking on the sixth day. Randhan Chhath is also spelled as Randhan Chhat. Jai Shitala Mata, Maiya Jai Shitala Mata। Adi Jyoti Maharani Saba Phala Ki Data॥ The Hindi lyrics of the Aarti dedicated to Mata Shitala have been provided along with the recitation video. This Aarti is sung on various festivals like Shitala Ashtami.
Randhan Chhath 2026 — FAQs
Randhan Chhath is observed on 2026-09-02.
Randhan Chhath is important day in Gujarati Calendar. It is marked one day before of Shitala Satam in the calendar. Shitala Satam is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami during Shravana month. Hence, Randhan Chhath is always marked one day before that i.e. on Chhath day.
