August 13, 2025 / 10:32 IST
Randhan Chhath 2025 Date: Check Muhurat Time, Rituals, and Significance of this Gujarati Festival (image: PTI)
Randhan Chhath 2025 will be observed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, a day before Shitala Satam. This important day in the Gujarati Calendar is dedicated to preparing food in advance for the Shitala Mata Puja. As per tradition, cooking is strictly avoided on Shitala Satam, so all meals for the next day are prepared on Randhan Chhath.
Randhan Chhath 2025 Date and Tithi
| Event | Date and Time |
| Randhan Chhath Date | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| Shitala Satam Date | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
| Shashthi Tithi Begins | 05:53 AM on August 14 |
| Shashthi Tithi Ends | 03:37 AM on August 15 |
Randhan Chhath is not celebrated as a separate festival but as part of Shitala Satam, which is dedicated to Goddess Shitala Mata. It falls on Krishna Paksha Shashthi during the month of Shravana. The name
“Randhan Chhath” literally means
“Cooking on the Sixth Day” and marks the preparation for the next day’s puja.
On this day, Gujarati families cook a variety of dishes, which are then eaten cold on Shitala Satam as part of the ritual. This practice is believed to please Goddess Shitala and bring protection from diseases, especially those related to heat and seasonal changes.
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Randhan Chhath 2025: Rituals
- Cooking in Advance: All meals for Shitala Satam are prepared on Randhan Chhath. No cooking is done the following day.
- Offering to Shitala Mata: Prepared food is first offered to the Goddess before being consumed by family members.
- Family Gathering: Women of the household take the lead in cooking, and families come together to prepare festive meals.
- Community Bonding: In villages, large quantities of food are made, and sharing with neighbors is common.
According to Gujarati tradition, Goddess Shitala Mata is the protector against diseases and seasonal ailments. Observing Randhan Chhath with devotion is believed to invite her blessings, ensure good health, and maintain harmony in the household.
Randhan Chhath is always marked one day before Shitala Satam. Shitala Satam is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami, and Randhan Chhath is observed on Krishna Paksha Shashthi of the Shravan month.
Randhan Chhath 2025 Key Facts
- Dedicated to Goddess Shitala Mata
- Marks preparation for Shitala Satam
- Important in Gujarati culture and traditions
- Associated with health, protection, and family unity
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