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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | Tuesday | Krishna | 10:54 pm (prev day) → 10:03 pm |
| Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla | 05:00 pm (prev day) → 05:51 pm |
| Thursday, 17 September 2026 | Thursday | Shukla | 08:59 am (prev day) → 10:48 am |
| Friday, 2 October 2026 | Friday | Krishna | 12:35 pm (prev day) → 10:15 am |
| Friday, 16 October 2026 | Friday | Shukla | 03:25 am → 05:54 am (next day) |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Saturday | Krishna | 07:25 pm (prev day) → 04:57 pm |