How to Reach

Delhi to Shitla Mata Mandir Patna:

• By Air: Direct flights operate from Delhi to Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna. From the airport, the temple can be reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
• By Train: Many trains connect New Delhi Railway Station with Patna Junction. Local transport is easily available from the station.
• By Road: Patna is connected via national highways. Bus and private vehicle services are available.

Ahmedabad to Shitla Mata Mandir Patna:

• By Air: Flights are available from Ahmedabad to Patna, either direct or connecting.
• By Train: Trains operate between Ahmedabad Junction and Patna Junction.
• By Road: Long-distance buses and private vehicles connect Ahmedabad to Patna.

History of the Temple

Shitla Mata Mandir in Patna is dedicated to Goddess Shitla, the goddess of health and protection from diseases. She is especially worshipped for the well-being of children and for relief from illnesses. The tradition of worshipping Shitla Mata is ancient and deeply rooted in Indian culture.

The temple has long been a place of faith for devotees from Patna and nearby areas. People visit the temple to seek blessings for good health, prosperity, and family happiness. Over the years, the temple has remained an important religious and cultural center in Bihar.

Main Poojas Performed

Note on Authenticity:

The deity is worshipped primarily as a protector against heat-borne diseases (like smallpox and measles) and as a bringer of coolness and health.

• • Shitla Mata Aarti & Shringar (Primary Pooja): Performed daily in the morning and evening. The deity is adorned with fresh flowers, vermillion, and traditional clothes.
  • Pinda Pujan: Inside the temple, the Goddess is represented by a stone pind (symbolic form). Devotees offer water, milk, and flowers to the pind to seek blessings for family health.
  • Bhog Arpan: Devotees offer “stale” or cold food (Basoda) in certain rituals, signifying the cooling nature of the Goddess. Standard offerings include sweets, fruits, and coconut.
  • Mundan Sanskar (Tonsure Ceremony): The temple is a highly popular site for the first hair-cutting ceremony of children, believed to protect them from ailments under the Goddess’s gaze.

Attire (Dressing Guidelines) for Pooja

The temple follows traditional Hindu customs. While there is no rigid “uniform,” modesty is strictly expected

Men:

• • Dhoti-Kurta or Pyjama-Kurta. Simple trousers and shirts are acceptable.

Women:

• • Saree or Salwar Kameez with a Dupatta. It is traditional to cover the head while performing the main aarti.

Restrictions:

• • Avoid short skirts or revealing western wear to maintain the sanctity of the shrine.
  • Avoid wearing shorts, lungis, or sleeveless vests inside the main sanctum.

Official Websites

The Shitla Mata Mandir in Patna is primarily managed by a local temple trust and falls under the general oversight of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts.

Government Oversight:
https://bsbrtrust.in/
Temple Trust:
https://patna.nic.in/