About Skanda Shasti
Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.
Festival Type
Lunar
Panchang Details
for 16 Oct 2026
Sun Rise
6:23:51 AM
Tithi
Shasti - Sat Oct 17 2026 5:29:17 AM
Moon Sign
Sagittarius
Nakshatra
Mula - Sat Oct 17 2026 9:22:01 AM
Moon Rise
11:36:23 AM
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Skanda Shasti Date in 2026
Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.
Yogas on this day
Panchak
Aadal Yoga
Skanda Shasti Date in 2027
Skanda Shasti is a six-day fasting festival honoring Lord Murugan (Skanda) for his victory over evil, where devotees observe strict fasts, participate in processions, and offer special prayers for courage and strength.
Yogas on this day
Panchak
Aadal Yoga