Skanda Sashti 2025 in July Date: Check Puja Timings, Vrat Rules, and Significance of Lord Murugan Festival

This sacred day, dedicated to Lord Skanda (Murugan/Kartikeya/Subramanya), is celebrated with fasting, prayers, and special rituals in temples across Tamil Nadu and South India. Skanda Sashti 2025 this month will be observed on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

July Skanda Sashti 2025 Date and Time

Skanda Sashti, also known as Kanda Shashti, holds immense spiritual importance for devotees of Lord Murugan. Observing this vrat is believed to bring protection, courage, and blessings from the deity, who is worshipped as the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Significance of Skanda Sashti Vratam

The Shukla Paksha Sashti Tithi (sixth day of the waxing phase of the moon) is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees observe a fast, chant Murugan mantras, and visit temples, believing that this vrat helps in overcoming difficulties and attracting prosperity.

According to Dharmasindhu and Nirnayasindhu, if Panchami Tithi overlaps with Sashti Tithi between sunrise and sunset, that day is preferred for observing Skanda Sashti Vratam. Many temples, including the famous Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam in Tiruchendur, follow this traditional rule.

Although every Shukla Paksha Sashti is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the one during the Kartik month (Aippasi/Karthikai) is considered the most significant. Devotees observe a six-day fast, culminating on Soorasamharam, which marks Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman. The next day after Soorasamharam is celebrated as Tiru Kalyanam, symbolizing the divine wedding of Lord Murugan.

Another important day is Kukke Subramanya Sashti, which falls during the Margashirsha month, and is observed at the renowned Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka.Famous Temples Dedicated to Lord Murugan

Devotees flock to six holy abodes of Lord Murugan (Arupadaiveedu) in Tamil Nadu during Skanda Sashti:

• Palani Murugan Temple (near Coimbatore)
• Swamimalai Murugan Temple (near Kumbakonam)
• Thiruthani Murugan Temple (near Chennai)
• Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple (near Madurai)
• Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam, Tiruchendur (Thoothukudi district)
• Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple (near Madurai)

Another significant shrine is the Kukke Subramanya Temple in Karnataka, although it is not part of the six abodes.

How to Observe Skanda Sashti?

On this auspicious day, devotees:

• Keep a fast (Vratam) from sunrise to sunset.
• Visit Murugan temples and perform special pujas and abhishekams.
• Chant Murugan mantras and recite Kanda Shasti Kavasam.
• Participate in processions and temple festivals, especially in Tamil Nadu.
• Fasting and worshipping Lord Skanda on this day is believed to remove negativity, provide protection, and bring spiritual upliftment.

Skanda Sashti 2025 is a powerful day for Lord Murugan’s devotees, offering an opportunity to seek divine protection, strength, and blessings. Observing the Skanda Sashti Vratam with devotion is believed to remove obstacles and help devotees progress spiritually and materially.