- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 01 Apr 2025 02:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Skanda Sashti April 2025 Date: Skanda Sashti is a prominent Hindu festival that pays tribute to Lord Skanda, the revered God of war and son of Shiva and Parvati. Also known as Murugan, Kartikeyan and Subramanya, Lord Skanda is deeply revered by Hindus globally. This festival is observed on the Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha every month. Lord Skanda holds a special place in southern India, particularly among Tamil Hindus who consider him Lord Ganesha's younger brother while in northern India, he is believed to be Ganesha's elder brother. This year, Skanda Sashti Vrat will be observed on 3rd April 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding the date, time, significance and rituals to worship Lord Murugan on this day.
Skanda Sashti April 2025: Date And Time
- Skanda Sakshti April 2025 Date: 3rd April 2025, Thursday
- Shashthi Tithi Begins: 11:49 PM, 02nd April 2025
- Shashthi Tithi Ends: 09:41 PM, 03rd April 2025
Skanda Sashti April 2025: Significance
Skanda Sashti Vratham is a bi-monthly observance that takes place on the sixth day of each lunar fortnight. On this day, devotees fast or undertake partial fasting to appease Lord Muruga. Among all Sashti Vrathams, the Kanda Sashti Vratham in the Tamil month of Aippasi (October-November) holds great significance.
According to legend, Lord Muruga's victory over the demon Surapadman is celebrated as Soorasamharam in temples. Devotees believe that fasting and offering prayers during these six days will earn them Lord Muruga's blessings, providing protection, guidance and a more fulfilling life. By observing this vratham, individuals seek to connect with Lord Muruga's divine power and experience his benevolence.
Skanda Sashti is a revered fast dedicated to honouring Lord Murugan. (Image Source: Canva)
Skanda Sashti April 2025: Rituals
Devotees observe this vratam with a series of devotional practices, including fasting, prayer, and charity. The day begins with a sacred bath, followed by the worship of Lord Murugan, where devotees offer prayers, flowers and fruits to seek his blessings and protection. They also recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham, a sacred hymn that invokes the power of Lord Murugan.
As part of the vratam, devotees participate in charity work, donating to the poor and needy as an act of kindness and devotion. In the evening, lamps are lit, and devotional songs are sung, bringing devotees together at temples and homes to celebrate the festival. By observing Skanda Sashti Vratam, devotees aim to promote spiritual growth, self-discipline and devotion to the divine. Through these rituals, they seek to connect with Lord Murugan's divine power and experience his benevolence, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
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