About Shitala Satam
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Shitala Satam is significant day in Gujarati Calendar. It is dedicated to Goddess Shitala. It is believed that Goddess Shitala protects her devotees and their families from measles and chickenpox. Hence, families in Gujarat observe rituals of Shitala Satam to seek blessing of Goddess Shitala. The most significant ritual, which is followed on the day of Shitala Satam, is that no fresh food is cooked in the family. The food which is consumed on the day of Shitala Satam should be cold and stale. Hence most Gujarati families prepare special food on the previous day which is popularly known as Randhan Chhath. The concept of Shitala Satam is same as that of Basoda and Sheetala Ashtami which is observed just after Holi in North Indian states. Shitala Satam is also spelled as Sheetala Satam and Sitala Satam.
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 Shitala Satam 2026
The most significant ritual, which is followed on the day of Shitala Satam, is that no fresh food is cooked in the family. The food which is consumed on the day of Shitala Satam should be cold and stale. Hence most Gujarati families prepare special food on the previous day which is popularly known as Randhan Chhath. The concept of Shitala Satam is same as that of Basoda and Sheetala Ashtami which is observed just after Holi in North Indian states. Shitala Satam is also spelled as Sheetala Satam and Sitala Satam. 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.
Shitala Satam 2026 — FAQs
Shitala Satam is observed on 2026-09-03.
Shitala Satam is significant day in Gujarati Calendar. It is dedicated to Goddess Shitala. It is believed that Goddess Shitala protects her devotees and their families from measles and chickenpox. Hence, families in Gujarat observe rituals of Shitala Satam to seek blessing of Goddess Shitala.
