When is Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda) in 2027?

Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda) falls on 30 March 2027. That date is calculated for New Delhi; because the tithi begins and ends at a local clock time, Ganak recomputes it for your own city.

How is Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda) observed?

Prepare the traditional offering the previous day, cool and refrigerate it safely, then offer/eat it cold on Sheetala Ashtami. “Cold food” must never mean perishable food left at room temperature overnight.

What are the food and fasting rules for Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda)?

Regional offerings include puri/pua, curd dishes, rice, jaggery, buttermilk, bajra roti/khichdi or kheer. Follow food-safety rules: refrigerate perishables within two hours (one hour in heat above 32°C); cooked rice should be cooled especially quickly; discard unsafe food.

When is the parana — breaking the fast — for Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda)?

This is more a food custom and puja than a universally defined nirjala fast. Where fasting is observed, break after Sheetala puja with safely stored prasad according to family custom.

How does Sheetla Ashtami (Basoda) vary by region?

Rajasthan and parts of North India use Basoda and family-specific previous-day dishes. Gujarat and western traditions use related Shitala Satam dates and menus. Where refrigeration is unavailable, use shelf-stable offerings or temple guidance rather than unsafe leftovers.

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