Skanda Shashthi 2025
Skanda Sashti 2025: Skanda Shashthi is one of the important festivals celebrated in the holy Shravan month dedicated to the Devas’ Dev Mahadev. This date dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati’s eldest son, Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda), is considered very auspicious to receive the grace of Lord Kartikeya and fulfill the wishes related to children. Let us know in which auspicious time on this Skanda Shashthi, worshiping will result in auspicious results.
When is Skanda Shashthi?
According to the almanac, Shashthi Tithi will start 30 July 2025, on Wednesday from 12.46 am. At the same time, this date will conclude at 31 July 2025, on Thursday at 02:41 am. Skanda Shashthi is celebrated on the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha of every month. Skanda Shashthi of Shravan month will be celebrated on 30 July 2025, Wednesday.
Auspicious time on the day of Skanda Shashthi
According to the almanac, on the day of Skanda Shashthi, you can worship from 2.18 pm to 3:11 in Vijay Muhurta, while Ravi Yoga is also being made on this day, whose time will be from 5.24 pm to 9:53 minutes.
Worship method of Skanda Shashthi Vrat
On the day of Skanda Shashthi, there is a special law of worship of Lord Kartikeya. On the day of Shashthi, get up early in the morning and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Before starting the puja, take a pledge to fast while meditating on Lord Kartikeya. Clean the temple of the house and install the idol or picture of Lord Kartikeya. If the idol is not available, then you can also worship with the idol of Shiva-Parvati and Ganesh ji. Sprinkle Ganga water at the place of worship and sanctify it. Light a lamp of ghee.
Lord Kartikeya is particularly dear to red flowers, so offer them red jaggery flowers. Apart from this, offer sandalwood, roli, akshat, incense, lamp and naivedya (fruit, sweets, peacock feathers). Read or listen to the fast story of Skanda Shashthi. Perform Aarti of Lord Kartikeya. Chant the mantras of Lord Kartikeya. After the puja, distribute Prasad to family members and others. Keep fast throughout the day. Some people keep fasting fasting, while some people keep Nirjala fast. After worshiping in the evening, observe the fast.
Importance of Skanda Shashthi
According to religious beliefs, fasting of Skanda Shashthi brings child happiness. The couples who are interrupted in getting children, are advised to observe this fast with full devotion and devotion. This fast is also considered beneficial for the health, longevity and bright future of the child. Lord Kartikeya is considered a symbol of valor, strength and knowledge. Their worship conquers enemies and removes obstacles in life. In South India, Lord Kartikeya is worshiped as ‘Murugan’ and this festival is celebrated with special enthusiasm there.
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