Sheetala Ashtami 2030 Date
Sheetla Ashtami comes 6 days after the Holi festival but many people observe the Sheetla Ashtami on the first Monday or Thursday after Holi. Sheetala ashtami is on Tuesday, March 26 in the year 2030.
Shitla Ashtmi is one of the famous festivals of Hindus, also known by the name of Basoda. The food is prepared the previous evening and not taken hot or with any hot items as it had to be 'Sheetal' or 'thanda khana', (the food that is not hot). Sheetla mata's name itself means 'nirmal', or 'cool'. After offering Sheetla Mata, the food or roti that has been made a day before is eaten with cold items like Dahi or curd as a prasad. Hot items are not eaten on this day and water is poured on the idol of Sheetla Mata. People also give food to the hungry and needy persons.House is cleaned on this day.
Sheetala Ashtami Puja Timings
Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat = 06:18 AM to 6:36 PM
Duration = 12 Hours 17 Mins
Duration = 12 Hours 17 Mins
Ashtami Tithi Begins - 04:10 AM on Mar 26, 2030
Ashtami Tithi Ends - 02:37 AM on Mar 27, 2030
