Skanda Sashti 2024: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

Skanda Sasthi Date 2024: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Skanda Sashti, also referred to as Kanda Sashti, is an important Hindu festival predominantly celebrated in South India. This year it will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. It is dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda, Kartikeyan, and Subramanya.

• Devotees fast and present special prayers to Lord Murugan, seeking his divine blessings for prosperity, joy, and spiritual advancement.
• Homes are cleaned, rangolis are crafted, and altars are adorned with Lord Murugan's idol.
• The offerings comprise fruits, particularly bananas and coconuts, along with a water-filled kalash, flowers, and lamps fueled by ghee.
• It is advised to recite the tales of Lord Murugan and chant his sacred mantras.
• Devotees also make pilgrimages to temples to receive blessings from Lord Kartikeya.

Lord Murugan, the progeny of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is revered on this day. Skanda Sashti is observed with fervent devotion in the southern states of India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is held that adhering to the monthly Skanda Sashti fast bestows good luck, eliminates hindrances, and imparts inner fortitude. Devotees pray for blessings to surmount challenges, achieve success, and acquire spiritual insight.

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