Skanda Sashti Festival

Skanda Sashti festival is dedicated to Hindu God Muruga (Karikeya or Subrahmanya).

Shashti falls on the sixth day of every lunar fortnight in traditional Hindu calendar. The Shasti falling during the waning phase of the moon is chosen for fasting by Lord Subrahmanya or Muruga devotees. There are two Sashti in a month and devotees of Skanda observe partial or full fast on the Shashti occurring after the new moon (Amavasya).

Tamilians, especially Muruga devotees, around world observe fasting for six days before the festival. It is a major festival in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, other parts of South India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.

Get aware of complete ritual/tradition followed in Skanda Sashti and listen to popular songs.

Application Features:-
--> Story behind Skanda Sashti
--> Fasting Process, Puja Process and Important Ritual Elements
--> Important Dates And Shrines
--> Skanda Sashti Song