Skanda Sashti 2017

25th

September 2017

(Monday)

Skanda Sashti Starts in : 25/09/2017

Skanda Sashti Ends in : 25/09/2017

2017 Skanda Sashti

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Skanda Sashti

Skanda Sashti 2017

Skanda is a popular Hindu deity, especially among Tamil Hindus. Lord Skanda is the son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati and younger brother of Lord Ganesha. God Skanda is also known as Murugan, Kartikeyan and Subramanya.

Sashti Tithi is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees keep fast during Shukla Paksha Sashti day. For Skanda Sashti Vratam, the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. Hence, Skanda Sashti Vratam might be observed on Panchami Tithi. Skanda Sashti is also known as Kanda Shashti.