Sashti Dates 2026 ஷஷ்டி
6th lunar day (Shashthi) — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda)
Sashti Dates in 2026
| Month | Date | Day | Name | Daily Panchangam | Month Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2026-01-24 | Saturday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in January › |
| February | 2026-02-22 | Sunday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in February › |
| March | 2026-03-24 | Tuesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in March › |
| April | 2026-04-22 | Wednesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in April › |
| May | 2026-05-21 | Thursday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in May › |
| June | 2026-06-19 | Friday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in June › |
| July | 2026-07-19 | Sunday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in July › |
| August | 2026-08-17 | Monday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in August › |
| September | 2026-09-16 | Wednesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in September › |
| October | 2026-10-16 | Friday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in October › |
| November | 2026-11-15 | Sunday | Skanda Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in November › |
| December | 2026-12-15 | Tuesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchangam › | Sashti in December › |
Monthly Sashti Pages – 2026
What is Sashti?
Sashti (ஷஷ்டி) 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.
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.
What to Do on Sashti
- Skanda Sashti Kavacham recitation
- Murugan temple visit
- Fasting
- Vel worship
- Murugan abhishekam
- Kavadi offering
Monthly Panchangam Calendar
See all Sashti dates highlighted alongside Tithi, Nakshatra, and festival information on the monthly Panchangam calendar.