# Sheetala Saptami 2027: Date and Rituals

> Sheetala Saptami 2027 is on Sunday, 28 March. This is the day of Sheetala Mata, the goddess who is worshipped for health and for protection from fevers and pox.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/sheetala-saptami

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This is the day of Sheetala Mata, the goddess who is worshipped for health and for protection from fevers and pox.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It is kept in the dark half of Chaitra and on other Ashtami and Saptami days, and the food is cooked the day before and eaten cold (Basoda).

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Worship of Sheetala Mata with cool water, curd and rice.
2. 2 Step 2 Cold, stale food is offered and eaten, and the fire of the house is not lit.
3. 3 Step 3 Prayers for the health of the children.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

The Divine Mother • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### The Divine Mother · Mantra

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः ॥

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Meaning

Salutations to The Divine Mother.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra