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Skanda Sashti 2025 Date: Skanda Shashthi fast has special significance in Hindu religion. This day is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. This fast is observed with full devotion on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha of every month. This festival is celebrated mainly in South India, which is also known as Murugan or Subramaniam. There is doubt among the people regarding the Skanda Shashthi date of Paush month in the month of December. Let us know whether this fast will be observed on 25th December or 26th December.
Skanda Shashthi 2025: Date and auspicious time
- Start of Shashthi Tithi: 25 December 2025 (Thursday) at 01:42 pm.
- End of Shashthi Tithi: 26 December 2025 (Friday) at 01:43 am.
Exact date of fasting: Since Udaya Tithi has special significance in Hindu religion and the effect of Shashthi Tithi will be mainly on 25th December, hence the fast of Skanda Shashthi will be observed on 25th December 2025, Thursday.
Difference of recognition between North and South India
There are different beliefs about Lord Kartikeya in different parts of India.
- North India: Here Kartikeya ji is considered the elder brother of Lord Ganesha.
- South India: Here Kartikeya (Murugan) is considered the younger brother of Lord Ganesha and is worshiped as the protector of the family.
- Virginity: Due to Shashthi Tithi being the favorite date of Lord Kartikeya, it is also called Kaumariki.
Skanda Sashti Puja Vidhi
Wake up early in the morning, take bath, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast. Install the idol or picture of Shiva-Parvati along with Lord Kartikeya in the puja room. Abhishekam to Kartikeya ji with water, milk and Panchamrit. Offer them yellow clothes, flowers, sandalwood and Akshat. In South India, offering ‘Vibhuti’ (ashes) to Lord Murugan is considered very auspicious. Offer fruits, sweets and dry fruits. Chant ‘Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahasainaya Dhimahi Tanno Skandah Prachodayat’ or ‘Om Sharvanbhavay Namah’. At last, perform aarti with ghee lamp and ask for forgiveness for the mistakes committed unknowingly.
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Importance of Skanda Shashthi
According to the scriptures, by observing the fast on Skanda Shashthi, all the sorrows of life are destroyed and one gets victory over the enemies. This fast is considered especially fruitful for the long life and happy life of the children. Lord Kartikeya is the commander of the gods, hence worshiping him increases courage and self-confidence. It is believed that a person who worships with true heart on this day gets freedom from physical diseases. During the fast, consume satvik food and follow celibacy.
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