Skanda Sashti falls every month on Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha and now Skanda Sashti is being celebrated during Bhadrapada month i.e., on
September 9, 2024. Skanda Sashti is dedicated to Lord Murugan or Skanda, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe fast on this sacred day and seek blessings of Lord Skanda by offering prayers.
Skanda Sashti 2024: Date and TimeSashti Tithi Begins - September 8, 2024 - 07:58 PM
Sashti Tithi Ends - September 9, 2024 - 09:53 PM
Skanda Sashti 2024: SignificanceSkanda Sashti holds a great religious significance in Hindu religion. Skanda Sashti is dedicated to Lord Murugan and this day is mainly celebrated in South India with immense devotion and faith. This day is considered as the sacred day as devotees offer their prayers to Lord Kartikeya. He is known by many names such as Skanda, Murugan and he is also worshipped as a warrior god, who is considered as the leader of all the deities. He mounts on peacock.
It is believed that people who worship him with devotion, get rid of all types of negativities and black magic also. One can get all the happiness of this world along with all the luxuries. Devotees attain spiritua enlightenment who worship him with pure intentions. This fast is considered as one of the most powerful fast and the best day tpo build the divine connection with the deity.
Skanda Sashti 2024: Puja Rituals1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
2. Clean your home, puja room and make rangoli with rice flour at the entrance of the door.
3. Prepare bhog prasad for the deity.
4. Take a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Kartikeya, offer garland, light a diya with desi ghee and offer fruits.
5. Place a kalash filled with water.
6. Visit temple and perform abhishekam to the idol of Lord Karitkeya with panchamrit.
7. Offer coconut to Lord Skanda to wards off all the evil energies.
8. Present all the offerings to Lord Murugan.
9. Show your gratitude and seek blessings by chanting various mantras.
10. Devotees should abstain from tamasik activities.
11. In the evening, people can break their fast and have sattvik food.
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