Skanda Shashti January 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits
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Skanda Shashti January 2026Dedicated to Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya), son of Lord Shiva.
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Skanda Shashti January 2026
religion
Hinduism
Date
24-01-2026
day
Saturday
Muhurat time
01:46 AM to 12:39 AM
Duration
22
Festival Date24 Jan, 2026
Skanda Shashti
Today Date30 Jan, 2026
Skanda Shashti
Time Remaining
Why we Celebrate Skanda Shashti ?
Observed on the sixth day of the bright half of Kartika. Subrahmanya Shashti, also known as Skanda Shashti, is celebrated to honor Lord Murugan (Subrahmanya), who defeated the demon Surapadman, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Devotees observe this day with fasting and prayers for courage and protection.
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Skanda Shashti January 2026 : Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Importance
Significance of Skanda Shashti January 2026
Skanda Shashti celebrates Murugan, the courageous son of Shiva, who embodies youth, wisdom, and victory over evil. The day reinforces devotion, moral strength, and family unity. In January 2026, devotees seek Murugan’s blessings for clarity, courage, and protection in new beginnings, while sharing stories of valor and compassion with loved ones. 🙏🪔🌺
Skanda Shashti January 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Tithi | Shashti (Shukla Paksha) |
| Nakshatra | TBD |
| Sunrise | 07:05 IST ⏰ |
| Sunset | 17:48 IST 🌇 |
| Auspicious Timing | Abhijit Muhurat: 11:45–12:34 IST; Punya Kala: 15:00–16:30 IST |
| Date | January 2026 (regional/date varies) |
Traditions & Rituals of Skanda Shashti January 2026
- Purify the home with a clean puja space, wax a lamp, and wear fresh, clean clothes to begin the day. 🌼
- Place Murugan idols or photos on a clean shrine, decorate with red flowers, kumkum, and sandalwood paste. 🪔
- Light a small lamp, offer milk, honey, coconut, and Kumkum, while softly chanting simple murugan mantras. 🙌
- Listen to short Murugan stories or Skanda Purana passages and share prasad with family and guests. 🍬
Remedies to Perform on Skanda Shashti January 2026
- Light a lamp before Murugan at home at dusk — Invokes Murugan’s grace for courage and focus.
- Offer kumkum, fresh flowers, and a small idol to Murugan with devotion — Brings protection and inner strength.
- Recite a short Skanda mantra after sunrise for a few minutes — Calms the mind and enhances devotion.
Mantras & Chants on Skanda Shashti January 2026
- Om Skandāya Namaha (ॐ स्कंदाय नमः) — Significance: Invokes Murugan’s courage and divine protection.
- Om Kumāraaya Namaha (ॐ कुमाराय नमः) — Significance: Invokes youthful energy, clarity, and decisive action.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Skanda Shashti January 2026
- Fasting duration: observe from sunrise to sunset or until puja concludes; if needed, a light fruit-based meal is allowed after the main rituals.
- Foods: prefer fruits, milk, nuts, and light dairy; avoid heavy grains if you choose a strict fast.
- Hydration: drink water or warm herbal tea; stay away from non-vegetarian foods and strong spices.
Dos and Don’ts on Skanda Shashti January 2026
- Do: Perform a simple Skanda Shashti puja with a clean, peaceful space. 🙏
- Do: Offer Murugan a small prayer, flowers, camphor, and kumkum with reverence. 🌺
- Do: Read or recite a short Murugan tale and share blessings with family members. 📖
- Don’t: Consume non-vegetarian foods on the day. 🚫🍖
- Don’t: Engage in quarrels or harsh speech; maintain a calm, respectful atmosphere. 🙊
- Don’t: Neglect cleanliness of the puja space or rush through rituals. 🧼
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Do's: Wake up early and bathe before puja; perform Murugan/Skanda worship at home or in a temple; recite or listen to Skanda Shashti prayers (such as Skanda Shasti Kavacham or Subramanya Bhujangam); keep a simple sattvik vrat (fast) or eat light vegetarian meals; offer fresh flowers (like jasmine) or marigold, kumkum, sandalwood paste, and a coconut; distribute prasad (fruits, milk, or a simple meal) after the puja; follow temple timings and guidelines if visiting a temple. Don'ts: Do not consume meat, fish, eggs, or alcohol during the vrat; don't eat onion or garlic if you observe a strict sattvik fast (regional practices vary); don't waste food or water; don't skip the puja or disrespect sacred spaces; avoid disputes and keep a calm, devotional mindset.
Observing Skanda Shashti in January 2026 is traditionally believed to bring spiritual upliftment and protective blessings from Lord Murugan. Remedies (upayas) commonly recommended on this day include fasting or partial fasting, performing a sincere Murugan Puja at home or in a temple, reciting sacred texts such as the Skanda Shashti Kavacham and the Subramanya Bhujanga Stotram, offering red flowers, kumkum, coconut, and milk to the deity, keeping a clean and dedicated altar, and visiting a Murugan temple on Shashti if possible. Devotees may also sing bhajans or recite the Murugan mantras throughout the day. The most commonly attributed benefits are removal of obstacles and difficulties, protection for the family, increase in courage and determination, success in important tasks, spiritual purification, and the bloom of prosperity and harmony in personal and professional life. These outcomes are matters of faith and devotion, and individual results vary.
Skanda Shashti is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya), the son of Shiva and Parvati. It commemorates Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman and his role as commander of the gods in the celestial war between good and evil. The Shashti (the sixth day) in the Hindu lunar month is observed on the sixth day of the fortnight in Kartik/Margashira in many calendars, and is marked with fasting, temple visits, and devotional rituals. Devotees chant prayers to Murugan, perform abhishekam, participate in processions or Kavadi Attam in some regions, and offer flowers, milk, coconuts, and sweets. The festival symbolizes courage, virtue, protection, and the triumph of good over evil. In January 2026, the exact date depends on the lunar calendar, so observers follow their local panchangam to observe Skanda Shashti on the corresponding Shashti date.
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