Skanda Sashti Vrat Tithi in 2025
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Important information
- Shukla Paksha Skanda Sashti Vrat
- Sunday, 05 January 2025
- Skanda Sashti tithi start : 04 January 2025 at 10:01 pm
- Skanda Sashti tithi end : 05 January 2025 at 08:15 pm
Skanda Sashti is a very important festival in Hinduism, especially in Tamil Hindu society. On this day, Lord Skanda, also known as Murugan, Kartikeya and Subramanya, is worshipped. Lord Skanda is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the elder brother of Lord Ganesha. Skanda Sashti is completely dedicated to Lord Skanda and is also known as Kanda Sashti.
Religious Significance of Skanda Sashti
According to mythological belief, Lord Skanda freed the gods from tyranny by killing the demon king Surapadman. This day is celebrated as a symbol of his victory and valor. Lord Murugan is considered especially revered in Tamil Nadu, and this day is celebrated with devotion and festivity.
Date determination of Skanda Shashthi
According to the scriptures, when Panchami Tithi ends and Skanda Sashti Vrat begins between sunrise and sunset, then this day is chosen for Skanda Shashthi. This rule is mentioned in Dharmasindhu and Nirnayasindhu. This rule is followed in Murugan temples of Tamil Nadu.
Fasting and Puja Vidhi
- Fasting: Devotees observe Nirjala or fruit fast on this day. This fast lasts for six days, which ends on the day of Soorsasanharam.
- Worship: Devotees offer milk, fruits, sandalwood and flowers to the idol of Lord Murugan to please him.
- Soorsasanharam: Soorsasanharam day is celebrated a day before Skanda Shashthi. It is celebrated as a symbol of victory of Lord Skanda.
- Thiru Kalyanam: The next day of Soorsasanharam is celebrated as Thiru Kalyanam. It is seen as the marriage festival of Lord Skanda and Goddess Valli and Devasena.
Special importance in Tamil Nadu
Skanda Sashthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in the Murugan temples of Tamil Nadu. On this day, devotees perform special worship in the temples and bhajans, kirtans and dances are organized for Lord Murugan.
Skanda Sashthi of Karthik month
Although the Sashthi of every month is considered dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Sashthi of Shukla Paksha of Karthik month is the most important. It has a special place in Tamil culture and is celebrated as a great festival.
Result of Skanda Sashthi Vrat
By observing Skanda Sashthi Vrat, devotees get amazing spiritual benefits. It is believed that this fast
- Enemies are destroyed.
- Wealth, prosperity and peace prevail.
- With the blessings of Lord Murugan, success and salvation are achieved in life.
Skanda Sashthi Vrat Tithi 2025
Skanda Sashthi Vrat is a symbol of unwavering faith and belief in Lord Murugan. This festival is not only religiously important, but it also inspires devotees to follow the path of truth, religion and charity in life.
Skanda Sashti Vrat in January
Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Sunday, 05 January 2025
04 January 2025 at 10:01 pm - 05 January 2025 at 08:15 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in February
Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 03 February 2025
03 February 2025 at 06:53 am - 04 February 2025 at 04:37 am
Skanda Sashti Vrat in March
Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
04 March 2025 at 03:17 pm - 05 March 2025 at 12:51 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in April
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Thursday, 03 April 2025
02 April 2025 at 11:50 pm - 03 April 2025 at 09:41 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in May
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Saturday, 03 May 2025
02 May 2025 at 09:15 am - 03 May 2025 at 07:52 am
Skanda Sashti Vrat in June
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Sunday, 01 June 2025
31 May 2025 at 08:15 pm - 01 June 2025 at 08:00 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in July
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Tuesday, 01 July 2025
30 June 2025 at 09:24 am - 01 July 2025 at 10:21 am
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Wednesday, 30 July 2025
30 July 2025 at 00:47 am - 31 July 2025 at 02:42 am
Skanda Sashti Vrat in August
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Friday, 29 August 2025
28 August 2025 at 05:57 pm - 29 August 2025 at 08:22 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in September
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Sunday, 28 September 2025
27 September 2025 at 12:04 pm - 28 September 2025 at 02:27 pm
Skanda Sashti Vrat in October
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Tuesday, 28 October 2025
27 October 2025 at 06:05 am - 28 October 2025 at 08:00 am
Skanda Sashti Vrat in November
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025
25 November 2025 at 10:57 pm - 27 November 2025 at 12:02 am
Skanda Sashti Vrat in December
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Friday, 26 December 2025
25 December 2025 at 01:43 pm - 26 December 2025 at 01:44 pm
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