Skanda Shashthi 2025
Skand shashthi 2025: In Hinduism, many important fasts are kept for the welfare and happiness and prosperity of children, one of which is Skanda Shashthi fast. This fast is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Lord Skanda), who is considered the commander of the gods. It is believed that by worshiping and fasting with true heart on this day, all the problems related to the life of the child are removed and they get happiness and peace. Especially in South India, this fast is very important.
Date of Skanda Shashthi and Muhurta of worship
According to the Panchang, the Shashthi Ti of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month will start on August 28 at 05:56 pm. This date will conclude at 08:21 pm on Friday, 29 August. Skanda Shashthi fast will be kept on August 28 on the basis of Udaya Tithi. At the same time, Abhijeet Muhurta, the auspicious time of worship, is considered to be the best.
Worship of Skanda Shashthi fast
The person who fasts should take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Install the statue or picture of Lord Kartikeya in the house or in the temple. Light a lamp and offer incense, flowers, sandalwood and naivedya. Offering red or yellow flowers and bell -paper is considered particularly fruitful. Chant the mantra “ॐ Kartikeya Namah”. After fasting throughout the day, perform the evening story and aarti. Pass the fast the next day and worship and worship with fruit.
Importance of worship of Lord Kartikeya
Lord Kartikeya, also known as Murugan, Subrahmanyam and Skanda, is the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. His worship is especially popular in South India. According to religious beliefs, Kartikeya protects children and protects them from every crisis. According to the belief, by observing this fast, not only the child gets a long life, but also removes obstacles in their lives.
Importance of Skanda Shashthi fast
It is believed that when the atrocities of Asura Tarakasura increased, the gods prayed to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. At the same time, Kartikeya, son of Mother Parvati, was born and he killed Tarakasura and liberated the gods. Since then, the festival of Skanda Shashthi is considered special for worshiping God Kartikeya. Fasting on this day removes the crises on the children. There is sweetness in married life and there is happiness and prosperity in the house.
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