Sashti
சஷ்டி
Den 6. tithi i hver halvmåne, en fastedag til ære for Lord Murugan holdt to ganger i måneden.
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What is Sashti?
Sashti is the 6th tithi of each lunar fortnight, occurring twice a month. It is a fasting day devoted to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya), the son of Shiva.
How many Sashti days are there in a year?
About 24 Sashti days per year — two per lunar month. All dates are listed on this page.
What is Skanda Sashti?
Skanda Sashti is the Sashti of the Tamil month Aippasi (Oct–Nov). It marks Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorapadman and is observed with a 6-day fast.