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Why is it imposed on Sheetala Saptami, an interesting story to know about the enjoyment of stale food

Why is it imposed on Sheetala Saptami an interesting story to know about the enjoyment of stale food

How was Sheetla Mata born?

According to the legend, Mata Sheetla was originated from Lord Brahma. Mother Sheetla had brought Jwarasur, made from the sweat of Lord Shik, as her companion on earth from Devlok. Then he also had pulses in his hands. When King Virat of that time did not give place to Mother Sheetla to live in his kingdom, then the mother became angry.

Sheetla Mata is a famous Hindu Goddess. They have been very much respected since ancient times. In Skanda Purana, Shitala Devi's vehicle is described as Gardabh. The festival of Sheetla Mata is celebrated on Ashtami, the seventh day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month.

Sheetla Mata is a famous Hindu Goddess. They have been very much respected since ancient times. In Skanda Purana, Shitala Devi's vehicle is described as Gardabh. The festival of Sheetla Mata is celebrated on Ashtami, the seventh day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month.

It is also called Basaur or Basaura. Food is kept on Sheetala Saptami and the same food is eaten on the second day. During this special type of food is prepared. It is said that the disease of smallpox is cured by the worship of this goddess. Come let us know who is Deksh Sheetla Mata.

According to Skanda Purana, Goddess Sheetla holds Kalash, Soup, Marjan (broom) and Neem leaves in her hands. She has been described as the goddess of many diseases like smallpox. And on the ride of the neck, he is seated in Abhaya Mudra. Jwarasur, the demon of fever, the goddess of cholera, the god of sixty-four diseases, Ghentukarna, skin diseases and the goddess Raktavati, sits with Sheetla Mata, in their urn there is a virus or cold, healthy and germicidal water in the form of lentils.

In the Skanda Purana, the hymn of his worship is found in the form of Sheetlashtak. It is believed that she is an incarnation of Shakti and is the consort of Lord Shiva. According to the legend, Mata Sheetla was originated from Lord Brahma. Mother Sheetla had brought Jwarasur, made from the sweat of Lord Shik, as her companion on earth from Devlok. Then he also had pulses in his hands. When King Virat of that time did not give place to Mother Sheetla to live in his kingdom, then the mother became angry. Due to the flame of that anger, red grains came out on the king's subjects and people started dying due to heat. Then King Virat offered cold milk and raw lassi on her to pacify the anger of the mother. Since then, every year on Sheela Ashtami, people started offering cold food to the mother to get her blessings.

In the Skanda Purana, his Archana Stotra has been expressed in the name of Sheetlashtak. It is believed that the Shitlashtak Stotra was composed by Lord Shiva himself for the welfare of the people. Full care is taken of purity in this worship. In this special worship, a day before Sheetlashtami, the bhog of stale food is used to offer to the goddess Basoda.

Sheetla Mata is the Kuldevi of millions

Gurgaon: The city is recognized by the Shrishitala Mata Temple. She is recognized as a Kuldevi in ​​many societies including Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Jats and Gurjars. Here people not only come from local but also from other provinces to shave their children and get married. There is a banyan tree near the main entrance of the temple. For the fulfillment of their wishes, devotees make a vow by offering soft water by tying a sardine or a molly to the tree. Mother is the guardian of children. Women worship the mother to get children. There is a special significance for visiting Monday here. Around 15-16 lakh devotees visit here in a year. Of course, the number of devotees is increasing every year, but the means of entertainment for children and women are almost limited here. The limited resources included mini circus, musical dance and wooden swings etc. The administration of Sheetla Mata Temple is now administered by a board constituted by the government. The Chief Minister is the chairman of this board. Men and women of all ages are seen at this religious place who offer red colored dupatta and murmura as Prasad. It is believed that this goddess gets rid of all the troubles.

Gurgaon was gifted by King Drupada

There is a temple of Guru Dronacharya behind DSD College in Gurgaon. This temple is a victim of government neglect, but it is believed that Guru Dronacharya used to give initiation of weaponry to the Pandavas here. According to mythological belief, Dronacharya and Drupada grew up together. Drupada promised to give half his kingdom to Dronacharya for the sake of friendship. When the time came, Dronacharya reminded him of that promise, but Drupada refused to distribute the property. It is said that a Panchayat was called, after which Drupada gave 18 villages to Dronacharya. This is what we call Gurgaon today.

Eklavya practicing archery here

There is a temple of Eklavya in Sector-37 Khandsa. It is believed that Eklavya used to practice archery by making a statue of Guru Dronacharya here. Due to Eklavya being from the Bhil caste, Guru Drona had asked for his thumb here. This temple is still very popular among the Bhil community living in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other parts of the country and people come here frequently. According to Ajay Singhal, president of Gurgaon Cultural Pride Committee, now the Eklavya pilgrimage site is here.

Why is it imposed on Sheetala Saptami an interesting story to know about the enjoyment of stale food Work is in progress towards getting it done. A project of about Rs 50 crore is to be started. It is to be developed in the form of Eklavya Temple, Archery Center, Satsang Bhawan and Khandav Van on about 12 and a half acres of land.

Now only three fairs are held

In ancient times, fairs were the only means of entertainment, but now their practice has gradually ended. Except Chaitra and Kartik fair of Sheetla Mata temple, Sawan fair of Kasan, almost all the fairs have gradually disappeared.

Let us know why stale food is offered to Mother Sheetla on this day and what is the belief behind it...

Why is stale food offered on Sheetala Saptami? Know its importance

There are many fasts and festivals in Hinduism every month. Also, different forms of all the deities are worshipped. According to religious beliefs, all the fasts and festivals that fall in Hinduism have different significance. After two days, the holy festival of Sheetala Ashtami is going to be celebrated. This festival is celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Sheetla Ashtami is also known as Basoda Ashtami. Basoda is a popular festival dedicated to Sheetla Mata. According to the Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Which falls on the eighth day of Holi. On this day there is a tradition of offering cold or stale food to Sheetla Mata. Let us know why stale food is offered to Mother Sheetla on this day and what is the belief behind it…

According to the beliefs, fresh food is not cooked at home during Sheetala Saptami Vrat but only the food prepared the day before is eaten as prasad. There is not only religious but also scientific significance behind this tradition.

Why do we enjoy stale food?

It is believed that Sheetla Mata loves stale food. On the day of Sheetala Ashtami, people take stale food as prasad. It is said that the stove is not lit in the houses on the day of Ashtami and it is the custom to take only the food prepared in the night on that day.

 

On the other hand, if we talk about the scientific reason, then the Saptami and Ashtami tithi of Chaitra month fall on the junction of the seasons. That is, the time of winter season to go and summer season to come. Special care should be taken of food and drink during the conjuncture of these two seasons. Due to winter and summer, there is a risk of getting many types of seasonal diseases. Hence the tradition of eating cold food has been created.

Those who eat cold food on Sheetala Ashtami, they are saved from diseases caused during the synergy of the seasons. Along with this, taking cold food once a year during the winter and summer season also benefits the stomach and digestive system.

On the day of Sheetala Ashtami, offerings are made in the houses before sunrise and after worshiping Mata Sheetla, the stove is not lit in the house throughout the day. People only accept the prasad made before sunrise.

Importance of Sheetala Saptami

It is believed that by worshiping Mata Sheetala on the day of Sheetala Ashtami, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. Along with this, one also gets freedom from diseases, because Mata Sheetla is said to give coolness.