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Sashti

சஷ்டி

每个半月的第六日,为穆卢干神守斋之日,每月两次。

即将到来的节日

常见问题

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.