Subramanya Shashti
Major FestivalTuesday, 15 December 2026 Ahmedabad
Subramanya Shashti: next dates · Ahmedabad
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 15 December 2026Next | Tuesday | — |
Subramanya Shashti — Significance
Birthday of Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya / Murugan) per the Margashirsha Shukla Shashti tradition observed in Andhra, Telangana, and coastal Karnataka. Major pilgrimage day at Kukke Subramanya temple (Dakshina Kannada) — devotees take Champa Shashti / Sarpa Samskara pujas to absolve naga-dosha. Distinct from Skanda Shasti (Karthika Shukla Shashti, Tamil-anchored). Same astronomical day as the Marathi Champa Shashthi (Khandoba at Jejuri).
Birth of Kartikeya/Subramanya per Telugu/Tulu tradition — Kukke Subramanya pilgrimage day.
Subramanya Shashti — FAQ
- What is Subramanya Shashti?
- Birthday of Lord Subramanya (Kartikeya / Murugan) per the Margashirsha Shukla Shashti tradition observed in Andhra, Telangana, and coastal Karnataka.
- When is Subramanya Shashti 2026?
- In 2026, Subramanya Shashti falls on Tuesday, 15 December 2026.
- What is the significance of Subramanya Shashti?
- Birth of Kartikeya/Subramanya per Telugu/Tulu tradition — Kukke Subramanya pilgrimage day.