Subrahmanya Sashti 2025: Subrahmanya Sashti will be observed on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, and is considered one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Subrahmanya or Skanda. Devotees across India, especially in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, follow this day with deep devotion, seeking protection, courage, and spiritual strength. Important Subrahmanya Sashti timings, including the Shasti Tithi, are essential for performing rituals and visiting temples like the famous Kukke Subramanya Temple.
Subrahmanya Sashti 2025: Date and Timings
| Event | Date and Time |
| Subrahmanya Sashti Date | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 |
| Soorasamharam Date | Monday, October 27, 2025 |
| Shasti Tithi Begins | 10:56 PM on November 25, 2025 |
| Shasti Tithi Ends | 12:01 AM on November 27, 2025 |
These timings help devotees plan their puja, temple visits, fasting, and other spiritual rituals with accuracy.
What Is Subrahmanya Sashti?
Subrahmanya Sashti falls in the Margashirsha lunar month, and it is the first major Sashti observed after the grand festival of Soorasamharam, which celebrates Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman.
This day is specially linked with:
- Victory of good over evil
- Protection from negative forces
- Blessings for courage and clarity
- Removal of obstacles
Because of its spiritual depth, the festival holds a strong emotional and cultural connection for devotees.
Kukke Subramanya Sashti
The festival holds great importance at the Kukke Subramanya Temple, located near Mangalore in Karnataka. This temple is one of the most famous Murugan shrines outside Tamil Nadu and attracts thousands of devotees during Subrahmanya Sashti.
Why Kukke Subramanya Is Special?
- Lord Murugan is worshipped here as the Lord of All Serpents
- Devotees seek relief from Sarpa Dosha and Naga-related issues
- The temple is surrounded by dense forests and sacred hills, adding to its divine energy
1. The day is believed to shield devotees from negative influences, fears, and unseen obstacles.
2. Lord Murugan is known for granting inner strength, clarity, and career-related progress.
3. Fasting and puja rituals performed on this day help purify the mind and bring emotional balance.
4. Murugan’s worship brings joy, discipline, and a sense of victory over life's challenges.
Subrahmanya Sashti Rituals
- Common Practices
- Early morning bath and wearing clean clothing
- Visiting Murugan temples
- Offering flowers, fruits, and special naivedyam
- Chanting “Om Saravana Bhava”
- Observing fast from sunrise to sunset
- Participating in Sashti puja and evening prayers
Devotees often meditate on Lord Murugan seated on his divine peacock, symbolising strength, purity, and unwavering focus.
Subrahmanya Sashti on 26 November 2025 is an auspicious day to seek Lord Murugan’s blessings for courage, protection, and progress. With its spiritual depth, accurate timings, and traditions rooted in ancient faith, the day beautifully brings together devotion and divine energy. Observing this festival with purity and intention is believed to invite prosperity and well-being into one’s life.
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