Skanda Shashthi 2026
Adhik Skanda Shashti Significance: Shashthi Tithi has special significance in Hinduism, and when it falls in special conjunction with Adhik Maas, its importance increases manifold. The fast of Adhik Skanda Shashthi, dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), the god of war, the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, is considered very fruitful. It is believed that by fasting and worshiping with full devotion on this day, all the troubles of life go away and victory over enemies is achieved. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time, method of worship and its religious significance of Adhik Skanda Shashthi in the year 2026.
More Skanda Shashthi 2026, date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, this year the fast of Adhik Skanda Shashthi will be observed on the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Shashthi Tithi will start on 21st May 2026 at 8:26 AM and will end on 22nd May 2026 at 6:24 AM. According to the importance of Udaya Tithi and Pradosh Kaal, the fast of Skanda Shashthi will be observed on 21 May 2026 only.
Religious importance of Skanda Shashthi
Lord Kartikeya is known by many names like Murugan, Subramanya and Skanda. He is the commander of the gods, hence he is considered a symbol of courage, strength and bravery.
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Why is this fast special?
According to astrology and religious beliefs, observing fast on Adhik Skanda Shashthi removes all the problems related to children. If negative energy or fear of enemies is troubling you in life, then worshiping Lord Kartikeya on this day gives amazing self-confidence and courage. Apart from this, this fast is also considered helpful in getting rid of serious diseases.
More Skanda Shashti Puja Vidhi (Skanda Shashti Ki Puja Vidhi)
Lord Kartikeya should be worshiped with full rituals on the day of Skanda Shashthi. On the day of fasting, wake up early in the morning and after taking bath, wear clean or new clothes. Take water and Akshat in hand and pledge to observe a fast in front of Lord Kartikeya. Install the idol or picture of Lord Shiva, Mother Parvati and Lord Kartikeya in the home temple or on a clean platform.
Bathe Lord Kartikeya with Ganga water, milk and curd. After this, apply sandalwood, kumkum and akshat tilak on them. Offer red flowers, fruits, Kalava, and sweets to the Lord. Chant the mantra Om Skandaya Namah or Om Kartikeya Namah during the puja. At last, perform Aarti of God with camphor and ghee lamp. In the evening, remember Lord Kartikeya and offer Arghya to the Sun God and the Moon.
Pay special attention to these things
Consumption of Tamasic food is completely prohibited on this day. The devotee observing the fast should follow celibacy and should not harbor hatred or anger towards anyone in his mind. If possible, donate food or clothes to the needy on this day, this doubles the results of the puja.
Also read: Adhik Maas 2026: Do these measures in Adhik Maas, life’s problems will go away!
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