Maa Sheetla Devi is the presiding deity on the Dashashwamedh Ghat since time immemorial. It is believed that the Sheetla Devi Temple has been situated here before the arrival of Maa Ganga in Kashi. Bhagwan Brahma ji established the temple of Sheetla Devi here during his performance of Das Ashwamedh Yagya. Sheetla Devi is one of the most famous and celebrated Hindu goddesses. Mata Sheetla is also known as the presiding deity of Purvanchal. In Sheetla-temples, Mata Sheetla is often shown seated on the neck. It is believed that by worshiping the Maa Sheetla, one can get rid of infections and diseases like smallpox, measles. Since the time of Covid Pandemic there is a lot of possibility of outbreak of infectious diseases during the change of season. That’s why to avoid these diseases, the devotees should regularly worship Maa Sheetla Devi, so that their and their families body remain healthy and intact. ;