Shitala Satam
2 September 2026
Shitala Satam is a festival dedicated to Goddess Shitala, observed in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where devotees avoid cooking and offer prayers to the goddess for protection from diseases, particularly smallpox.
Significance
Shitala Satam is a festival dedicated to Goddess Shitala, observed in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where devotees avoid cooking and offer prayers to the goddess for protection from diseases, particularly smallpox.
Rituals
- Avoid cooking and prepare a clean space for prayer.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Shitala with flowers and sweets.
- Light a lamp and keep it in front of the goddess's idol or picture.
- Recite prayers or mantras seeking protection from diseases.
- Share prasad with family members after the prayers.
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