Goddess Shitala Mata
Shitala Satam & Randhan Chhath Vidhi — Gujarat
Last updated: 14 June 2026
Shitala Satam (Bhadra Krishna Saptami) is uniquely celebrated in Gujarat. The day before — Randhan Chhath — women cook two days' food. On Satam, only cold food (prepared the day before) is served — no cooking. Shitala Mata is the goddess of health and disease prevention.
Occasion
Bhadra Krishna Saptami (2026: August 29)
Muhurat
Randhan Chhath: cook elaborate food; Shitala Satam: morning puja then cold food
Puja Samagri (Items Required)
- Inamti (special sour dishes) prepared on Randhan Chhath
- Shitala Mata idol or image
- Cold dal and rice
- Fresh flowers for the goddess
Puja Procedure — Steps
Step 1
Randhan Chhath: Preparing Food
On Randhan Chhath, prepare the special inamti dishes — this is the last cooking before Satam.
Step 2
Shitala Satam: Puja and Cold Food
Worship Shitala Mata and eat the cold food prepared the day before.
Main Mantra
Om Sheetalayai Namah
Benefits of this Puja
Health protection, Shitala Mata's blessings, long-term wellness for family
Important Notes
• Do not cook on Shitala Satam — eat only cold food
• This is a unique Gujarati tradition
Other Regional Traditions
Related Spiritual Reading
- 🍲 Shitala Satam — Randhan Chhath— Shitala Satam festival guide
- 🪁 Uttarayan — Gujarat— Gujarat's kite festival
- 🙏 Ambaji Mata— Goddess worship
- 💃 Navratri Garba— Navratri celebration
