Sheetala Saptami 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance

Sheetala Saptami is the most significant festival, which is dedicated to worship Goddess Sheetala. This day is celebrated on Saptami tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Chaitra. On this sacred day, devotees observe fast and offer their prayers to Maa Sheetala to seek blessings of Maa Sheetala. This festival is mainly celebrated in North India. This year, Sheetala Saptami is being observed today, on March 10, 2026.

Sheetala Saptami 2026: Date and Time

Saptami Tithi Begins - March 9, 2026 - 11:27 PM

Saptami Tithi Ends - March 11, 2026 - 01:54 AM

Sheetala Saptami Puja Muhurat - March 10, 2026 - 06:37 AM to 06:26 PM

Sheetala Saptami 2026: Significance

Sheetala Saptami is one of the most significant Hindu festivals. Sheetala Saptami falls on Saptami tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Chaitra. The festival is dedicated to honor Goddess Sheetala. The day holds a great religious and spiritual activities to appease Mata Sheetala. As the name implies, "Sheetala" comes from the Sanskrit word "shital," which means "coolness" or "coldness." Goddess Sheetala is associated with good health and well being. She is believed to possess the ability to shield her followers from many skin conditions, including fever, chicken pox, smallpox, and illnesses that induce discomfort and heat. People seek blessings of Goddess Sheetala.

Sheetala Saptami 2026: Puja Rituals

1. Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.

2. They clean the house and puja room.

3. Prepare the food that is offered to Mata Sheetala.

4. Visit nearby temple and perform puja to Goddess Sheetala by offering sweet milk and food items.

5. You should take an earthen lamp or diya, ghee, cotton wicks, flowers, bhog prasad, incense sticks.

6. If you are suffering from any illness related to skin or fever issue then you are advised to visit the temple to perform puja to Goddess Sheetala and seek her blessings.

Mantra

Vande Han Shitalam Devi Rasabhasthan Digambaram. Marjanikalshopetam shurpalakritamastakam..!!