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Astrology / Religion-Panchang marks today as Sheetla saptami,what it relates to ?

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Asked by vishwabandhubajpai, 10 Jul '12 09:24 am
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Sheetala Saptami, or Shitala Saptmi, is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Mata and is observed on the seventh day during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Shravan (July August). Shitala Saptami 2012 date is July 25. Goddess Sheetla Devi is worshipped to protect children and to escape from disease like Chicken Pox.

The day is of great importance in rural regions in India. Thousands of devotees visit the temple dedicated to Sheetla Mata. Some people do mundan complete removal of hair from head. Some people perform various rituals for a happy and peaceful life.

In some regions on Sheetala Saptami day people eat only food prepared on the previous day.

Please note that Sheetala Saptami is also observed during the seventh day during waning phase of moon in Chaitra Month.
Answered by Uncommon Freind, 10 Jul '12 09:29 am

 
  
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Sheetala Saptami Puja is observed on the previous day of Sheetala Ashtami and is observed during the Chaitra month and also during Shravan month. Sheetala Saptami 2012 date in Chaitra month is March 14. The day is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Mata and is observed on the seventh day during the waning phase of moon in Chaitra month (March April) and during the waxing phase of moon the month of Shravan (July August). Goddess Sheetla Devi is worshipped to protect children and to escape from disease like Chicken Pox.

The day is of great importance in rural regions in India. Thousands of devotees visit the temple dedicated to Sheetla Mata. Some people do mundan complete removal of hair from head. Some people perform various rituals for a happy and peaceful life.

In some regions on Sheetala Saptami day people eat only food prepared on the previous day.
Answered by saranathan Narasimhan, 13 Jul '12 02:22 pm

 
  
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