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Shitala Satam is significant day in Gujarati Calendar. It is dedicated to Goddess Shitala. It is believed that Goddess Shitala protects her devotees and their families from measles and chickenpox. Hence, families in Gujarat observe rituals of Shitala Satam to seek blessing of Goddess Shitala.
The most significant ritual, which is followed on the day of Shitala Satam, is that no fresh food is cooked in the family. The food which is consumed on the day of Shitala Satam should be cold and stale. Hence most Gujarati families prepare special food on the previous day which is popularly known as Randhan Chhath.
The concept of Shitala Satam is same as that of Basoda and Sheetala Ashtami which is observed just after Holi in North Indian states. Shitala Satam is also spelled as Sheetala Satam and Sitala Satam.
The Hindi lyrics of the Aarti dedicated to Mata Shitala have been provided along with the recitation video. This Aarti is sung on various festivals like Shitala Ashtami.
This Chalisa of Mata Shitala consisting of forty quatrains is provided with Hindi lyrics and recitation video. Devotees recite it to seek the blessings of the Goddess.
After Holi, Krishna Paksha Ashtami is celebrated as Shitala Ashtami or Basoda Puja. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shitala who provides good health to the devotees. In this Puja, stale food prepared a day before is offered as Prasadam.
Randhan Chhath is an important festival in Gujarati community. It is marked one day before of Shitala Satam in the Gujarati calendar. Randhan Chhath is not an independent festival but a part of Shitala Satam.
