- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Skanda Sashti February 2025: Skanda Sashti is a significant festival in Hinduism, celebrating the victory of Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda over the evil forces. Observed on the sixth day of the Kartik month's Shukla Paksha, this festival holds immense importance for devotees. According to Hindu legends, Lord Murugan defeated the demon Surapadman on this day, restoring peace and prosperity. Devotees worship Lord Murugan on this day, seeking his blessings for courage, wisdom and protection. The upcoming Skanda Sashti will be observed on 3rd February 2025.
Skanda Sashti February 2025: Date And Time
- Skanda Sashti February 2025 Date: 3rd February 2025
- Sashti Tithi Begins: 06:52 AM, 3rd February 2025
- Sashti Tithi Ends: 04:37 AM, 4th February 2025
Skanda Sashti February 2025: Significance
Skanda Sashti Vrat is a significant observance in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Murugan, the embodiment of courage and wisdom. By fasting on this day, devotees seek to cultivate these virtues, overcoming obstacles and challenges in their lives. The Vrat is believed to bring numerous benefits, including protection from evil forces, improved mental clarity and enhanced spiritual growth.
Observing Skanda Sashti Vrat is also believed to bring spiritual purification, washing away past sins and karmic debts. By dedicating themselves to Lord Murugan's worship, devotees aim to develop a stronger connection with the divine, seeking guidance and wisdom in their lives. The Vrat is typically observed by fasting, reciting prayers and performing worship of Lord Murugan.
Skanda Sashti celebrates Lord Murugan's victory over evil forces, commemorating his triumph over demon Surapadman, restoring peace and prosperity. (Image Source: Canva)
Skanda Sashti February 2025: Rituals
The rituals of Skanda Sashti Vrat begin with a sacred bath, followed by the worship of Lord Murugan. Devotees offer prayers, flowers and fruits to the deity, seeking his blessings and protection. They also recite sacred mantras and hymns, such as the Skanda Sashti Kavacham to invoke Lord Murugan's divine energies. Additionally, devotees light lamps and incense sticks, creating a sacred atmosphere for worship.
The highlight of the Vrat is fasting, which can be observed in various forms, such as a complete fast or a partial fast. Devotees also abstain from worldly pleasures, focusing on spiritual pursuits and introspection. In the evening, devotees gather for a special puja, followed by a procession and aarti. The rituals conclude with the breaking of the fast, marking the end of the Vrat and the beginning of a new cycle of spiritual growth and devotion.
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