Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat 2026, Sheetala Ashtami Puja Mantra, Samagri, Puja Vidhi: In Hinduism, Mata Shitala is considered a goddess who bestows health and coolness. It is said that worshipping her bestows a happy and healthy life. Every year, on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Chaitra month, Mata Shitala is worshipped with rituals. Here, you can learn in detail about the auspicious time and method of worship for Sheetala Ashtami 2026.

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat 2026, Sheetala Ashtami Puja Mantra, Samagri, Puja Vidhi : According to the Panchang, the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will begin on March 11, 2026, at 01:54 PM and will continue till March 12, 2026, at 04:19 AM. Therefore, according to the Udayatithi, the festival of Sheetala Ashtami is being celebrated today, i.e., on March 11. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Mother Sheetala protects against diseases and maintains peace and happiness in the home. From here, you can find out at what time the puja will be performed today on Sheetala Ashtami. Here, the puja muhurat of Sheetala Ashtami has been explained. Along with this, the puja mantra, puja samagri and puja method are also discussed.

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Muhurat (Auspicious time for Sheetala Ashtami 2026)-

Puja Muhurta – 06:36 AM to 06:27 PM

• Abhijit Muhurta – None
• Twilight time - 18:25 PM to 18:49 PM
• Brahma Muhurta - March 10 from 4:58 AM to 5:47 AM
• Vijay Muhurta - 14:30 PM to 15:17 PM
• Evening Evening- 18:27 PM to 19:40 PM
• Amrit Kaal - 12:08 AM to 13:55 PM
• Morning Evening- March 10th from 05:23 AM to 06:36 AM
• Nishita Muhurta - 00:06 AM to 00:55 AM

Sheetala Saptami Puja Materials (Sheetala Saptami Puja Materials)-

• Roli
• Molly
• Mango leaves
• Water pot
• Rice
• Turmeric
• Flower
• clothes
• Lamp
• Holi Badkule Garland
• Coins
• Neem
• Offerings, prasad

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Mantra (Sheetala Ashtami Puja Mantra)-

• Basic Mantra- Om Hreem Shri Shitalayai Namah.
• Praise Mantra- Vandeham Shitalan Devi Rasbhasthan Digambaram. Marjanikalshopetaam shoorpalankritmastakam.
• Prayer Mantra – Shitale Tvam Jaganmata Sheetale Tvam Jagatpita. Sheetala Tvam Jagaddhatri Shitalayai Namo Namah.

Sheetala Ashtami Puja Vidhi (Pooja method of Sheetala Ashtami)-

On the day of Sheetla Ashtami, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and take a vow to fast. The offerings for this fast are prepared a day in advance, as fresh food is not cooked on the day of worship. During the worship, a lamp is lit in front of the idol or picture of Mother Sheetla and stale food is offered to her. Usually, dal-rice, malpua, puri, sweets, and fruits are offered. After this, listening to or reading the story of Sheetla Mata and reciting the Sheetla stotra is considered auspicious. Finally, after performing aarti, the mother is prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of the family.

Bhog of Sheetala Ashtami (Bhog of Sheetala Ashtami)-

The offerings on Sheetala Ashtami should include yogurt, puris, and sweet rice. Furthermore, depending on your faith, you can also offer salted parathas, roti, sugar roti, millet, bland puris, and pakodas.

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