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🔱 இன்று சஷ்டியா? | Sashti Today

Saturday, 06 June 2026 | சனி
Sunrise: 5:42 AM
🔱 Yes! Today is Sashti — ஆம்! இன்று சஷ்டி
சஷ்டி
Krishna Sashti — கிருஷ்ண பட்சம்
2:41 AM, Jun 07
Sashti (Shashthi Tithi) ends at · Chennai / IST
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சஷ்டி விரதம் — Sashti Fasting Day!
Today is an auspicious day for fasting and worshipping Lord Murugan. Recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham, offer prayers at a Murugan temple, and seek blessings for health and victory.
Next Tithi / அடுத்த திதி
சப்தமி (Saptami)
From 2:41 AM, Jun 07

📅 Upcoming Sashti Dates

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🔱 Sashti Fasting Rules — சஷ்டி விரத விதிகள்

Sashti (6th lunar day) is the day sacred to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya). Devotees observe fasting and sing Skanda Sashti Kavacham to seek the blessings of Lord Murugan for health, victory over enemies, and removal of obstacles.

Sashti (சஷ்டி) falls on the 6th day of both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every lunar month. It is a day particularly sacred to Lord Murugan (also known as Skanda, Kartikeya, or Subramanya), the Tamil deity of war and victory.

The most important Sashti observance is Skanda Sashti, which falls in the Tamil month of Aipasi (October-November). This six-day festival culminates in the celebration of Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorapadman. Devotees undertake a severe six-day fast during Skanda Sashti, subsisting only on a special diet of rice gruel.

On regular monthly Sashti days, devotees recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham — a powerful protective hymn that invokes Lord Murugan's blessings. Visiting Murugan temples (Arulmigu Murugan temples like Palani, Thiruchendur, and Swamimalai) and performing abhishekam to the Vel (divine spear) are common practices. Sashti is also associated with the removal of skin diseases and obstacles.

What to do on Sashti:

  • Skanda Sashti Kavacham recitation
  • Murugan temple visit
  • Fasting
  • Vel worship
  • Murugan abhishekam
  • Kavadi offering

For all Sashti dates this year, see the Sashti dates page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is today (06 June 2026) Sashti?
Yes! Today, Saturday 06 June 2026, is Sashti (Krishna Sashti), ending at 2:41 AM, Jun 07 (Chennai / IST). It is an auspicious day to worship Lord Murugan and recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham.
What is Sashti?
Sashti (சஷ்டி) is the 6th lunar day (Tithi) in both the Shukla Paksha (waxing fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (waning fortnight) of the Hindu lunar calendar. There are approximately 24 Sashti days per year. It is the most sacred day for devotees of Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), the Tamil deity of war and victory.
What is Skanda Sashti?
Skanda Sashti (ஸ்கந்த சஷ்டி) is the most important Sashti of the year, celebrated in the Tamil month of Aipasi (October-November). This six-day festival culminates in Soorasamharam — the celebration of Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorapadman. Devotees undertake a strict six-day fast during Skanda Sashti and visit major Murugan temples like Palani, Thiruchendur, and Swamimalai.
How do you fast on Sashti?
The Sashti fast involves refraining from food for the day or eating only once (usually a simple meal without non-vegetarian food). The key observance is reciting the Skanda Sashti Kavacham — a powerful protective hymn of 68 verses that invokes Lord Murugan's blessings for health, protection, and victory over obstacles. Visiting a Murugan temple and performing or witnessing Abhishekam to the Vel (divine spear) is also common.
What is the Skanda Sashti Kavacham?
The Skanda Sashti Kavacham (ஸ்கந்த சஷ்டி கவசம்) is a Tamil devotional hymn of 68 verses composed by Devaraya Swamigal in the 19th century. It describes Lord Murugan's divine weapons and armour protecting every part of the devotee's body from harm. Reciting it on Sashti days — especially Skanda Sashti — is believed to grant protection from diseases, enemies, and evil forces, and to bestow Lord Murugan's grace.
What is the significance of Sashti for Tamil Hindus?
Lord Murugan (Kartikeya/Skanda) is the principal deity of Tamil Nadu and holds a uniquely important place in Tamil culture and spirituality. The six famous Murugan temples (Arupadai Veedu) are among the most visited pilgrimage sites in South India. Sashti, as Murugan's sacred Tithi, is observed with great devotion. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Murugan on Sashti removes sins, obstacles, and illnesses, and grants courage, wisdom, and prosperity.
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