An epithet of the mother goddess Devi revered in Hinduism, 'Shitala' represents the divine blessing of bestowing cool relief from the suffering of fever. The goddess Shitala is worshiped under varying names across the Indian subcontinent.

Sheetla Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Sheetla, located in Gurugram, Haryana. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in Shaktism denomination of Hinduism. [1] [2] [3] The deity of the temple is regarded as the Kuldevi of gurgaon. [4]

The ancient Shri Mata Sheetla Devi temple is situated in the heart of Gurugram City, in the National Capital Region. Legend has it that during the Mahabharata period, Guru Kripacharya’s sister Kripi was married to Guru Dronacharya.

Mar 14, 2025 · Sheetla Puja, also known as Sheetala Ashtami or Basoda Puja, is a cherished Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetla, the divine protector against ailments like smallpox, chickenpox, and measles.

Apr 14, 2011 · In Hinduism, Goddess Shitala, or Sheetala Mata, is considered an aspect of Shakti. Popularly she is the Hindu goddess of smallpox in North India and is known to spread the dreaded disease and cure it. In rural India, she is also considered as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and Durga, which are two forms of Shakti.

Sheetla Mata Temple (/ ˈʃiːtlə ˈmɑːtə / SHEET-lə MAH-tə, Hindi: [ʃɾiː ˈʃiːtlaː maːˈtaː ˈməndɪr]) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Shitala (Sheetla), wife of Guru Dronacharya who was the teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas according to an Indian epic Mahabharata.

This famous Hindu temple is located in the suburbs of Gurgaon. Also referred to as a ‘Shakti Peeth’, the presiding deity of this temple is Mata Sheetala Devi, the goddess of small-pox. The temple is held in great esteem throughout this part of the country. A …

Mar 12, 2024 · Sheetla Mata Mandir is located on Sheetla Mata Road in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Sheeta Mata is known as pox-goddess and is believed to protect children from diseases like smallpox. Various Women visit the temple to seek blessings for their kids.

Mar 21, 2025 · Shri Sheetla Mata Mandir (श्री शीतला माता मंदिर) is dedicated to Devi Kripi/Kirpai, wife of Guru Dronacharya. This temple is located on Sheetla Mata Road in Gurgaon city of Gurgaon district in the state of Haryana in India.

Sheetla Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is located in Una. Many devotees throng this holy place to pray for their prosperity and success in life.