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Skanda Sashti
A day dedicated to the Supreme Commander of the divine army. It is the day to seek victory over our own lower nature and external obstacles.
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SPIRITUAL STORY
Lord Skanda defeated the demon Surapadman on this Tithi. Worshipping the "Vel" (spear) on this day symbolizes the sharp intellect needed to pierce through the veil of illusion (Maya).
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Primary Deity
Lord Murugan (Kartikeya)
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FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleMaintain a pious fast and refrain from speaking ill of others.
- check_circleRecite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham (The Armor of Skanda).
- check_circleThe fast is broken after sunset with simple vegetarian food.
- check_circleVisit a temple and offer "Abhishekam" with milk or vibhuti.
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Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
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| 25 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Shashthi (Paush) | — | — | — | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Shashthi (Magha) | — | — | — | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Shashthi (Phalguna) | — | — | — | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Shashthi (Chaitra) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 May 2026 | Friday | Shukla Shashthi (Vaishakha) | — | — | — | — |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Shashthi (Jyeshtha) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Monday | Shukla Shashthi (Ashadha) | — | — | — | — |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Shashthi (Shravana) | — | — | — | — |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Shashthi (Bhadrapada) | — | — | — | — |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Saturday | Shukla Shashthi (Ashvin) | — | — | — | — |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Shashthi (Kartik — Skanda Sashti Main) | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Dec 2026 | Monday | Shukla Shashthi (Margashirsha) | — | — | — | — |