Skanda Shashthi is considered an important day in Hinduism, especially among Tamil Hindus. Lord Skanda is known as Murugan, Kartikeya and Subramandaya. Skanda is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati and is the elder brother of Ganesha. The day of Skanda Shashthi is completely dedicated to Lord Skanda and Kartikeya. Skanda Shashti is also known as Kanda Shashthi.
When Panchami Tithi ends or Shashthi Tithi starts between sunrise and sunset then both Panchami and Shashthi are conjugated and this day is chosen for Skanda Shashthi Vratam. This rule is mentioned in Dharmasindhu and Nirnayasindhu. The same rule is followed in the Murugan temples of Tamil Nadu and Suryasanharam day is observed a day before Shashthi Tithi if the previous day Shashthi Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi.
Although all the Shashthi are dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Shukla Paksha Shashthi during the lunar month Kartika is considered to be the most important. Devotees observe a six-day fast which continues on the day of Suryasanharam. The day after Suryasanharam is known as Thiru Kalyanam.
Vaishakha, Shukla Shashthi
Friday, 06 May 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 06 May at 12:32 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 07 May at 02:56 pm
Jyeshtha, Shukla Shashthi
Sunday, 05 June 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 05 June at 04:52 am
Skanda Sashti Ends : 06 June at 06:39 am
Ashadha, Shukla Shashthi
Monday, 04 July 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 04 July at 06:32 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 05 July at 07:28 pm
Shravana, Shukla Shashthi
Wednesday, 03 August 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 03 August at 05:41 am
Skanda Sashti Ends : 04 August at 05:40 am
Bhadrapada, Shukla Shashthi
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 01 September at 02:49 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 02 September at 01:51 pm
Ashwina, Shukla Shashthi
Saturday, 01 October 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 30 September at 10:34 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 01 October at 08:46 pm
Kartika, Shukla Shashthi
Sunday, 30 October 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 30 October at 05:49 am
Skanda Sashti Ends : 31 October at 03:27 am
Margashirsha, Shukla Shashthi
Monday, 28 November 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 28 November at 01:35 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 29 November at 11:04 am
Pausha, Shukla Shashthi
Wednesday, 28 December 2022
Skanda Sashti Starts : 27 December at 11:52 pm
Skanda Sashti Ends : 28 December at 08:44 pm