Astrologger2027 Skanda Sashti Dates
Skanda Sashti is the Shukla-paksha Shashthi (6th tithi) of each lunar month, sacred to Skanda — Kartikeya or Murugan, the warrior son of Shiva. The Kartika-month observance, celebrated grandly in Tamil tradition as Soorasamharam, is the principal one. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2027UPCOMING | Wed | Skanda Sashti (Pausha) | Shukla · Pausha | 12 Jan, 11:30 AM | 13 Jan, 1:2 PM |
| 12 Feb 2027 | Fri | Skanda Sashti (Magha) | Shukla · Magha | 12 Feb, 3:19 AM | 13 Feb, 2:59 AM |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Sat | Skanda Sashti (Phalguna) | Shukla · Phalguna | 12 Mar, 2:58 PM | 13 Mar, 1:55 PM |
| 12 Apr 2027 | Mon | Skanda Sashti (Chaitra) | Shukla · Chaitra | 11 Apr, 9:40 PM | 12 Apr, 7:35 PM |
| 11 May 2027 | Tue | Skanda Sashti (Vaishakha) | Shukla · Vaishakha | 11 Apr, 9:40 PM | 12 May, 1:24 AM |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wed | Skanda Sashti (Jyeshtha) | Shukla · Jyeshtha | 8 Jun, 12:22 PM | 9 Jun, 9:36 AM |
| 8 Jul 2027 | Thu | Skanda Sashti (Ashadha) | Shukla · Ashadha | 7 Jul, 6:44 PM | 8 Jul, 4:8 PM |
| 7 Aug 2027 | Sat | Skanda Sashti (Shravana) | Shukla · Shravana | 7 Aug, 12:23 AM | 7 Aug, 11:1 PM |
| 5 Sept 2027 | Sun | Skanda Sashti (Bhadrapada) | Shukla · Bhadrapada | 4 Sept, 12:26 PM | 5 Sept, 11:18 AM |
| 5 Oct 2027 | Tue | Skanda Sashti (Ashwina) | Shukla · Ashwina | 5 Oct, 1:36 AM | 6 Oct, 2:33 AM |
| 4 Nov 2027 | Thu | Skanda Sashti (Kartika) | Shukla · Kartika | 3 Nov, 7:32 PM | 4 Nov, 9:38 PM |
| 3 Dec 2027 | Fri | Skanda Sashti (Margashirsha) | Shukla · Margashirsha | 2 Dec, 1:44 PM | 3 Dec, 4:14 PM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied.
What is Skanda Sashti?
Skanda Sashti honours Kartikeya (Murugan) on the sixth tithi of the waxing fortnight each month. The tithi is his own — Shashthi Devi is associated with his care — and devotees keep it for courage, victory over inner enemies, and the well-being of children.
Soorasamharam
The annual Skanda Sashti of Kartika commemorates the six-day battle in which Murugan vanquished Surapadman, celebrated with dramatic re-enactments at Tiruchendur and Murugan temples worldwide. The monthly Sashtis carry the same devotion through the year.
Frequently asked questions
How many Skanda Sashti are in 2027?+
There are 12 Skanda Sashti in 2027 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month on the Shukla Shashthi.
Who is Skanda?+
Skanda — also called Kartikeya, Murugan or Subrahmanya — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the commander of the gods' army, especially revered in Tamil tradition.
Which Skanda Sashti is the main one?+
The Shashthi after Deepavali in the month of Kartika (Aippasi in the Tamil calendar) is the great Skanda Sashti, ending with Soorasamharam — the victory over the demon Surapadman.
How is the vrat kept?+
Devotees fast for the day, visit Murugan temples, and recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham. Practice varies by region and devotion.
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