Skanda Sashti
ॐ Deities worshipped: Skanda
Skanda Sashti is celebrated in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and by Tamilians across the globe.
📅 10 Nov - 15 Nov 2026
Also called: Subrahmanya Shashti, Kanda Sashti, Murugan Shashti, Shashti Vrat
Lord Subramanya is popularly known as Skanda, Murugan, Kartikeyan, and Kumara Swamy. He is the son of God Shiva & goddess Parvathi and the brother of Lord Ganesha. His vehicle is Peacock.
As per the Hindu calendar, every month during Shukla paksha, Sashti tithi (the sixth day in the bright half of the month) is considered “Skanda Sashti“.
Skanda Sashti Vrat
When Sashti tithi(Sixth Lunar Day) is combined with Panchami tithi (Fifth Lunar Day) is preferred for Skanda Sashti Vrat. This has been mentioned in Dharmasindhu & Nirnayasindhu (Sacred writings of the Hindu Religion).
Vrat is observed by devotees with fasting and performing puja to Lord Subrahmanya in temples or at home. Devotees take only fruits, milk, or any naivedyam offered to god as food for the day.
Soora Samhara
In the lunar month of Karthika on Shukla Paksha Sashti is most significant for devotees. Devotees observe six days fast. Skanda Sashti in Kartika month is called Soora Samhara and the next day is observed as Tiru Kalyanam.
Subrahmanya Sashti
The next Sashti after Skanda Sashti, i.e, in the lunar month of Marghashira is known as Subrahmanya Sashti.
Skanda Sashti 2027 Dates
| Month | Date | Day | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 January 2027 | Wednesday | Skanda Sashti |
| February | 12 February 2027 | Friday | Skanda Sashti |
| March | 13 March 2027 | Saturday | Skanda Sashti |
| April | 12 April 2027 | Monday | Skanda Sashti |
| May | 11 May 2027 | Tuesday | Skanda Sashti |
| June | 9 June 2027 | Wednesday | Skanda Sashti |
| July | 8 July 2027 | Thursday | Skanda Sashti |
| August | 7 August 2027 | Saturday | Skanda Sashti |
| September | 5 September 2027 | Sunday | Skanda Sashti |
| October | 5 October 2027 | Tuesday | Skanda Sashti |
| November | 4 November 2027 | Thursday | Soora Samharam (Kanda Sashti) |
| December | 3 December 2027 | Friday | Subrahmanya Sashti |
Skanda Sashti Kavacham
People chants Skanda Sasti Kavacham on this day, it is composed by Sri Deva Raya Swamigal in 16th century to obtain the grace of Lord Murugan.