Sashti Dates 2028 ஷஷ்டி
6th lunar day (Shashthi) — Deity: Lord Murugan (Skanda)
All Sashti Dates in 2028
| # | Date | Day | Name | Tithi | Panchangam | Month Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2028-01-02Coming up | Sunday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 1:40 PM) | View › | January › |
| 2 | 2028-02-01 | Tuesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 9:28 AM) | View › | February › |
| 3 | 2028-03-02 | Thursday | Shukla Shasti | Shashthi (ends 2:38 AM, Mar 03) | View › | March › |
| 4 | 2028-03-31 | Friday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 2:35 PM) | View › | March › |
| 5 | 2028-04-30 | Sunday | Shukla Shasti | Shashthi (ends 10:29 PM) | View › | April › |
| 6 | 2028-05-29 | Monday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 6:26 AM) | View › | May › |
| 7 | 2028-06-27 | Tuesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 11:39 AM) | View › | June › |
| 8 | 2028-07-26 | Wednesday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 4:46 PM) | View › | July › |
| 9 | 2028-08-25 | Friday | Shukla Shasti | Shashthi (ends 9:00 PM) | View › | August › |
| 10 | 2028-09-23 | Saturday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 8:12 AM) | View › | September › |
| 11 | 2028-10-23 | Monday | Shukla Shasti | Shashthi (ends 8:53 PM) | View › | October › |
| 12 | 2028-11-21 | Tuesday | Skanda Shasti | Panchami (ends 1:34 PM) | View › | November › |
| 13 | 2028-12-21 | Thursday | Shukla Shasti | Panchami (ends 9:23 AM) | View › | December › |
Month-by-Month Sashti – 2028
About Sashti in the Tamil Calendar
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.
Rituals & Practices on Sashti
- Skanda Sashti Kavacham recitation
- Murugan temple visit
- Fasting
- Vel worship
- Murugan abhishekam
- Kavadi offering