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Devotees across India observed Sheetala Ashtami, a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, with prayers, rituals and offerings of cold food prepared a day in advance. The festival, celebrated eight days after Holi, is marked by visits to Sheetala Mata temples, fasting and the tradition of eating stale food known as Basoda (Pics/PTI)