Sheetla Mata Special Puja at Kada Dham, Kaushambi

Kada Dham, located in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the sacred Ganga, is a revered pilgrimage destination associated with the worship of Maa Sheetla.

According to religious tradition and local belief, Kada Dham is associated with the Shakti Peetha tradition, where it is believed that the right wrist of Maa Sati fell.

Associated with the distinctive Basiyora tradition, this seva allows devotees to express their devotion to Maa Sheetla by offering traditional food as bhog and praying for their family's well-being, peace and prosperity.

Through Siddha Puja, you can book an available Maa Sheetla Mata Puja online and explore Basiya Bhojan Chadhava options without having to travel to the temple yourself.

Book your puja online and offer your prayers to Maa Sheetla Devi at Kada Dham.

The name Kada is traditionally connected with the word “Kar,” meaning hand.

Maa Sheetla is worshipped here as a divine form associated with protection, well-being, and relief from afflictions. Devotees visit the sacred temple with prayers for health, family happiness, peace, protection, and strength during challenging times.

This Shardiya Navratri, Siddha Puja gives devotees the opportunity to participate in a sacred puja sankalp at Kada Dham in their name and gotra, without having to personally visit the temple.

What Is Basiya Bhojan Chadhava?

Basiya Bhojan Chadhava, also known as Basiyora or Basoda, is a traditional food offering associated with the worship of Maa Sheetla.

Under the customary observance, devotees prepare traditional dishes on Saptami and offer them to the goddess on Ashtami. The food may include puri, halwa, kadhi, rice, curd, kheer and other regional preparations.

For devotees, the offering symbolises faith, gratitude and prayers for the welfare of their families. The ritual is particularly associated with Sheetla Mata worship during the relevant seasonal and festival observances.

At Kada Dham, Basiya Bhojan is an important part of the local religious tradition. By choosing an available chadhava seva through Siddha Puja, devotees can explore opportunities to participate in this custom remotely.

The actual food items, ritual date and offering arrangements depend on the selected seva and the temple's confirmation.

Sacred Mantra

“Sheetale Tvam Jaganmata
Sheetale Tvam Jagatpita
Sheetale Tvam Jagaddhatri
Sheetalayai Namo Namah.”