Skanda Shashti is a significant festival in Tamil Nadu that pays homage to Lord Skanda, also known as Lord Muruga or Kartikeya. Lord Murugan, the God of war and the son of Lord Shiva holds great importance in Southern India. The devotees observe a fast on the full moon day and dedicate themselves entirely to Lord Muruga or Skanda.
Skanda Sashti 2024 Dates: Below is the table providing the dates for Skanda Sashti in 2024. Please note that the observance of Skanda Sashti may vary by day depending on the location and time.
Date | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
16 January, Tuesday | 2:16 AM, Jan 15 | 11:57 PM, Jan 16 |
14 February, Wednesday | 12:09 AM, Feb 14 | 10:12 AM, Feb 15 |
15 March, Friday | 11:25 PM, Mar 14 | 10:09 PM, Mar 15 |
13 April, Saturday | 12:04 PM April 13 | 11:43 AM, April 14 |
13 May, Monday | 02:03 AM, May 12 | 02:50 AM, May 13 |
11 June, Tuesday | 05:27 PM, June 11 | 07:16 PM, June 12 |
11 July, Thursday | 10:03 AM, July 11 | 12:32 PM, July 12 |
10 August, Saturday | 03:14 AM, Aug 09 | 05:44 AM, Aug 10 |
09 September, Monday | 07:58 PM, Sep 08 | 09:53 PM, Sep 09 |
08 October, Tuesday | 11:17 AM, Oct 08 | 12:14 PM, Oct 09 |
07 November, Friday | 12:41 AM, Nov 06 | 12:34 AM, Nov 07 |
06 December, Friday | 12:07 PM, Dec 06 | 11:05 AM, Dec 07 |
The Skanda Shashti Kavacham song holds relevance throughout the Skanda Shashti festival. It is believed that this powerful song invokes Lord Muruga or Skanda and brings about well-being, success in career, harmonious relationships, and overall prosperity. The fasting during Skanda Shashti is observed from sunrise to sunset, particularly when the fifth day of the lunar period, known as Panchami Tithi, ends and the sixth day, known as Shashti, begins. Both Shashti days are observed with great enthusiasm, but the Shukla Paksha Shashti in the lunar month of Kartika holds the utmost significance.
Skanda Shashti 2024 Rituals:
Carry out the essential Skanda Shashti customs. Observers fast for a duration of six days throughout Skanda Shashti, refraining from consuming beef, onions, garlic, and alcohol. It is recommended to consume only fresh fruits during this time.
Celebrate Skanda Shashti by paying tribute to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Install an idol of Lord Skanda and illuminate it with a candle. Anoint the idol of Lord Muruga or Skanda with sacred water or milk. Create new garments for the idol. As a sacred offering, present Lord Skanda with food or sweets.
Ask Lord Skanda for something extraordinary during Skanda Shashti. Sing the Skanda Shashti Kavacham Song.
Skanda Shashti Benefits:
Praying sincerely and staying committed to Lord Muruga, as mentioned in the Vedic Hindu texts, can bring about several benefits. It is believed that individuals with pure hearts who pray and observe the Skanda Shashti are kindly blessed by Lord Karthikeya when fasting. If you are seeking love, consider praying to Lord Muruga on Skanda Shashti Day 2021, which falls on March 19, and you may discover your potential love interest.
This is a fantastic day for businesses and married couples to solidify their bonds.
Praying to Lord Muruga during the second, third, and fourth days of Skanda Shashti can provide relief from health problems and attract positive energy. By worshipping Lord Muruga on the 5th and 6th days of Skanda Shashti, one can experience spiritual joy, financial abundance, and progress in their career.
Skanda Shashti Mantra:
Chant the powerful Skanda Shashti Mantra during the Skanda Shashti fast.
Chant the below powerful Skanda Shashti Mantra 108 times daily:-
Om Saravanabhavaya Namah
Thuthipporku Valvinaipom Thunbampom
Nenjil Pathipporku Selvam Palithuk Kathithongum
Nishtaiyum Kaikoodum
Nimalar Arul Kanthar Shashti Kavacham Thanai
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