Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda 2027
Krishna-paksha Ashtami of Chaitra.
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Tuesday, 30 March 2027 · best 4:32 am – 5:20 am 2-day tithi
Krishna-paksha Ashtami of Chaitra.
Tithi: Ashtami — 29 Mar, 5:11 pm → 30 Mar, 7:40 pm. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 29 March 2027 | 5:11 pm – 4:32 am (+1 day) | ✓ 5:11 pm – 6:32 pm (Good · Amrit) ✓ 10:54 pm – 12:22 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 1:49 am (+1 day) – 4:32 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 7:44 am–9:17 am · Yamaganda 10:49 am–12:22 pm · Gulika 1:54 pm–3:27 pm |
| Tuesday, 30 March 2027 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
4:32 am – 7:40 pm | ⭐ 4:32 am – 5:20 am (Excellent · Brahma) ✓ 10:46 am – 11:53 am (Good · Labh) ⭐ 11:53 am – 12:18 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) |
Rahu Kaal 3:23 pm–4:56 pm · Yamaganda 9:13 am–10:46 am · Gulika 12:18 pm–1:51 pm |
About Sheetala Ashtami
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, worshipped for protection from heat-related and infectious ailments such as pox and fever, and for the health of the family.
Tithi rule: Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Chaitra (Purnimanta), about a week after Holi.
🪔 How it is observed
Food is cooked the previous day and eaten cold or “stale” (basoda) on this day, with no fire lit in the kitchen in many families; the goddess is offered the same cold food.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 11 March 2026 | 11 Mar, 1:54 am → 12 Mar, 4:19 am |
| Tuesday, 30 March 2027 | 29 Mar, 5:11 pm → 30 Mar, 7:40 pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sheetala Ashtami in 2027 falls on Tuesday, 30 March 2027 (tithi: 29 Mar, 5:11 pm to 30 Mar, 7:40 pm IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Tuesday, 30 March 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda) is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, worshipped for protection from heat-related and infectious ailments such as pox and fever, and for the health of the family.