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Shashthi षष्ठी

Shashthi belongs to Kartikeya (Skanda, Murugan) and to Shashthi Devi, the protector of children. It is a Nanda tithi favoured for celebration.

Meaning: Sixth. Ruling deity: Kartikeya.

Next Shashthi dates

  • Shukla Paksha Shashthi: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026, 11:24 PM → Mon, 16 Nov, 2026, 02:02 AM
  • Krishna Paksha Shashthi: Sun, 29 Nov, 2026, 03:58 AM → Mon, 30 Nov, 2026, 01:47 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Shashthi: Mon, 14 Dec, 2026, 07:16 PM → Tue, 15 Dec, 2026, 09:20 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Shashthi: Mon, 28 Dec, 2026, 02:58 PM → Tue, 29 Dec, 2026, 01:25 PM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Shashthi

Kartika Shukla Shashthi is Chhath Puja, the great sun festival of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Skanda Shashthi, the monthly Shukla Shashthi fast, is especially important in Tamil Nadu.

Bhadrapada Krishna Shashthi is Hal Shashthi (Balarama Jayanti).

Good for

  • Prayers for children
  • Festivities and social events
  • Worship of Kartikeya and Surya

Traditionally avoided

  • Some traditions avoid oil massage and travel on Shashthi

Festivals on Shashthi

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