Presiding deity: Kartikeya (Skanda / Murugan)
Shashthi is the sixth lunar day, ruled by Kartikeya. Associated with recognition, courage, and victory over adversity. Skanda Shashthi — the six-day vow climaxing in Soorasamharam — is a major observance at Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
Times shown for New Delhi (IST). A tithi window doesn’t align with civil days — it may start or end on the previous/next day.
| Date | Day | Paksha | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 19 June 2026 | Friday | Shukla | 05:00 pm → 03:47 pm (next day) |
| Sunday, 5 July 2026 | Sunday | Krishna | 01:31 pm → 01:47 pm (next day) |
| Saturday, 18 July 2026 | Saturday | Shukla | 03:43 am (prev day) → 03:30 am (next day) |
| Monday, 3 August 2026 | Monday | Krishna | 10:54 pm → 10:03 pm (next day) |
| Monday, 17 August 2026 | Monday | Shukla | 05:00 pm → 05:51 pm (next day) |
| Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla | 08:59 am → 10:48 am (next day) |