
Every year, Sheetala Ashtami is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Chaitra month. In Sanatan Dharma, she is considered the protector of children and the goddess of health. The blessings of Goddess Sheetala bring wealth and prosperity to one's life or free one from disease. This year, Ashtami tithi will begin at 1:54 am on 11th March and end at 4:19 am on 12th March 2026. Therefore, Sheetala Ashtami will be celebrated on 11th March 2026. The auspicious time for worshipping will be from 6:35 am to 6:27 pm. Those who wish to receive the blessings of Goddess Sheetala may perform specific rituals on this day. Click here to read in Hindi.
You can donate red lentils, red kumkum, and red clothes on this auspicious day. Click here to read your daily horoscope.
On the day of Sheetala Ashtami, you can donate curd, ghee, and coloured clothes, as it is believed to fulfil all your wishes.
You can donate green bangles and green sarees on this day. You can also donate green-colored sweets.
You can donate water and provide food to people in need on Sheetla Ashtami. You can also donate milk.
You can offer prayers to the Sun on Sheetla Ashtami, as the Sun is the ruling planet of Leo.
You can donate white items, curd, and sweets on Sheetla Ashtami.
On Sheetala Ashtami, you can donate red clothes.
Donating yellow items, yellow lentils, yellow bananas, and yellow clothes on Sheetla Ashtami is considered extremely auspicious.
You can donate blankets and black clothes on Sheetla Ashtami.
You can donate black lentils, brown clothes, and black clothes on Sheetla Ashtami, to bring results to your hard work.
You can donate turmeric, sandalwood, and yellow clothes on Sheetla Ashtami.
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