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Complete Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja samagri list — 38 items with exact quantities and estimated prices.
Samagri items in this list: Water · Kumkum · Turmeric · Traditional bhog · Bhog · Regional bhog · Bhog · Regional bhog · Regional bhog · Regional bhog · Regional bhog · Regional bhog · Regional bhog · Dakshina · Flowers · Mango leaves · Traditional Holi-season item · Raw milk · Ghee · Curd · Bhog · Bhog · Regional bhog · Puja plate · Flour lamp · Dhoop · Incense · Camphor · Bhog · Sheetala Mata · Water pot · Roli · Rice · Sacred thread · Offering · Henna · Coins · Katha
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How essential is each item?
- Core29
- Traditional2
- Regional/Optional7 · depends on your region and family tradition
Main Items(14)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | as needed | —Price unknown | |
| Kumkum/Roli | 1 pack | ~₹30 | |
| Haldi powder | 1 pack | ~₹30 | |
| Traditional bhog | 1 bowl | ~₹40 | |
| Bhog | as prepared | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | as prepared | —Price unknown | |
| Bhog | 250 g | ~₹80 | |
| Regional bhog | 1 bowl | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | 250 g | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | 250 g | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | as prepared | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | 1 bowl | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | as prepared | —Price unknown | |
| Dakshina | as desired | —Price unknown |
Flowers & Leaves(3)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | 1 bunch | ~₹50 | |
| Aam ke patte | 5 | ~₹20 | |
| Traditional Holi-season item | 1 | ~₹40 |
Fruits, Sweets & Prasad(6)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doodh (ubalne ke liye) | 250 ml | ~₹30 | |
| Ghee (gay ka) | 100 ml | ~₹300 | |
| Dahi | 250 g | ~₹20 | |
| Pua | as prepared | —Price unknown | |
| Bhog | 250 g | —Price unknown | |
| Regional bhog | 250 g | ~₹50 |
Puja Equipment(6)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puja thali | 1 | ~₹150 | |
| Flour lamp | 1–2 | —Price unknown | |
| Dhoop | 1 pack | ~₹25 | |
| Agarbatti | 1 pack | ~₹20 | |
| Kapoor | 1 pack | ~₹50 | |
| Bhog | 250 g | —Price unknown |
Special Items(9)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheetala Mata | 1 | —Price unknown | |
| Kalash (tambe/peetal) | 1 | ~₹150 | |
| Kumkum/Roli | 1 pack | ~₹25 | |
| Akshat (sabut chawal) | 100 g | ~₹30 | |
| Kalava/Mauli | 1 roll | ~₹10 | |
| Offering | 1 | ~₹100 | |
| Mehndi | 1 cone | ~₹30 | |
| Coins | 5–11 | ~₹200 | |
| Katha | 1 | ~₹100 |
Estimated prices may vary by city and shop.
Samagri varies a little by household, region and the pandit’s vidhi. Confirm the final list with your pandit or family tradition.
Estimated cost for this view: Core ₹1,430 · Full list ₹1,580
Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja — Regional Variations
depends on your region and family tradition
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (Malwa)
Known here as Basoda, the cold bhog centres on magad, churma and kandware; only food cooked the previous day is eaten.
Gujarat
Khaja and cold sweets are considered Sheetala Mata's main bhog.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
Rabri, pakora and cold food are offered; many households light no stove at all on this day.
Samagri varies a little by household, region and the pandit’s vidhi. Confirm the final list with your pandit or family tradition.
How to Do Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja — Step by Step
- Cleaning & AsanClean the house and puja area, and spread an asan (mat).
- Kalash SthapanaSet up the kalash and place the deity idol or photo.
- Abhishek & ShringarBathe the deity with Ganga jal; offer chandan, roli and akshat.
- NaivedyaOffer fruits, sweets and the special samagri.
- Aarti & PrasadLight the diyas, perform the aarti and distribute prasad.
Importance of This Puja
This Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja samagri list helps plan shopping for Sheetala Ashtami (Basoda). It includes items your household may use, but the actual requirements vary by family and region.
Puja Procedure in Brief
Compare the checklist with your family's Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja practice first. Tick what you already have and buy only the remaining items. Prepare the puja space and follow your household's method or local priest's guidance for the ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja samagri list?
This 38-item checklist includes Sheetala Mata, Puja plate, Water pot, Water, Raw milk. Compare it with your family practice and what you already own; the full list is not mandatory for every household.
Do I need to buy all 38 items for Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja?
No. Use the list to plan shopping. Skip items you already have or that your household does not use. If unsure, check with family or a local priest.
What is the estimated cost of Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja samagri?
Cost depends on your city, shop, quantity and what you already own. Older estimates here are not verified local quotes. Enter real local prices for unknown items in the budget tool.
When is Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja performed?
It is traditionally observed on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami (after Holi). Check your local panchang for the exact date and shubh muhurat.
How can I plan Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda Puja shopping?
Tick items you have, then view the rest by shop type. Use Print to save the list as a PDF, or share it with family on WhatsApp.
Do I need to buy items I already have at home?
No. Tick usable items you already own. Your checklist progress stays in this browser.
What Not to Do
- Do not treat the entire checklist as compulsory for every household.
- Do not treat unverified estimates as final local prices.
- Check the freshness of fruit and prasad before buying.
