Skanda Shashthi 2025
Skanda sashti ke upay: The festival of Skanda Shashthi in Hinduism is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda). This special date is celebrated on the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha of every month. This day is not only special for the worship of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati’s son Karthikeya, but it is also considered very important for those who are suffering from Mangal Dosha in their horoscope. To overcome the negative effects of Mars and the sufferings caused by it, the day of Skanda Shashthi is no less than a boon.
Auspicious time of Skanda Shashthi
According to the Panchang, Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month will begin on September 27, 2025, on Saturday from 12.10 pm. Due to Udaya Tithi, fast and worship of Skanda Shashthi will be done on 27 September 2025, Saturday. Measures taken on this auspicious date are fruitful soon.
Why is Skanda Shashthi and Mangal Dosha related to special?
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Kartikeya is called the commander of the gods and he is considered to be the factor of Mars. That is, Mars is directly related to God Skanda. The horoscope of the natives has obstacles in their marriage, there are discord, debt and health problems in marital life. In such a situation, worship of Lord Kartikeya and taking measures related to them calms the faults of Mars and the sufferings are removed from life.
Do these surefire remedies on Skanda Shashthi for prevention of Mangal Dosha!
Special worship of Lord Kartikeya
- Method: On the day of Skanda Shashthi, get up early in the morning and take a bath and install the idol or picture of Lord Kartikeya. Offer red flowers to them, especially rose flowers.
- Arghya: In the puja, offer them camphor, vermilion, and roli.
- Indulgence: Offer kheer or sweetheart in enjoyment and then distribute it as offerings.
The text of ‘Skanda Shashthi Stotra’
- Importance: To get rid of Mars dosha, it is considered extremely beneficial to recite ‘Skanda Shashti Stotra’ on this day. By reciting this hymn with full devotion, all kinds of sufferings borne are removed.
- Chanting Mantra: Also, chant Lord Kartikeya’s ‘Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahasenay Dheemhi Tanno Skanda: Prachodayat’ at least 108 times.
Donation of red items
Donation: The color of Mars is red. Therefore, on this day, donate red lentils, jaggery, copper, and red clothes to a poor or needy. This calms Mars and reduces the effect of defect.
Do Abhishek by mixing jaggery in water
Coronation: If possible, anoint Lord Kartikeya by mixing jaggery in water. This remedy is also considered helpful in removing land-property disputes and debt problems, which can arise due to Mangal Dosha.
It is believed that all these measures taken on the day of Skanda Shashthi help in removing all the obstacles arising due to Mangal Dosh, especially marriage and marital life.
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