🗓️ 22 November 2025 – Skanda Sashti (Subrahmanya Shashti)
Skanda Sashti, also known as Subrahmanya Shashti, will be observed on Saturday, 22 November 2025. This sacred day is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Murugan or Subrahmanya) — the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and the commander of the celestial army.
It falls on the Shukla Paksha Shashti Tithi of the Margashirsha month (as per the Hindu lunar calendar). Devotees, especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, celebrate this day with great devotion.
🌺 Significance of Skanda Sashti:
Skanda Sashti marks the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Surapadman, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. It is believed that worshipping Lord Subrahmanya on this day removes sins, destroys negativity, and grants courage, victory, and success in life.
The festival is particularly significant in Murugan temples like Thiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, and Tiruttani in Tamil Nadu, where grand celebrations and special abhishekams are performed.
🕉️ Tithi Timings:
- Shashti Tithi Begins: 22 November 2025 – 04:42 AM (approx.)
- Shashti Tithi Ends: 23 November 2025 – 03:11 AM (approx.)
(Timings may vary depending on your city.)
🙏 Skanda Sashti Puja Vidhi:
- Devotees wake up early and take a holy bath.
- Set up Lord Murugan’s idol or photo on a clean altar.
- Offer fruits, flowers, sandalwood paste, and milk abhishekam.
- Chant “Om Saravana Bhava” or Kanda Shashti Kavacham.
- Observe fasting (either full or partial) till evening.
- Visit a nearby Murugan temple or participate in evening aarti.
🌟 Benefits of Skanda Sashti Vrat:
- Brings protection from enemies and negative forces.
- Enhances strength, courage, and determination.
- Removes doshas (especially Kuja Dosha / Manglik Dosh).
- Brings harmony, health, and prosperity to devotees.
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