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News India Live, Digital Desk: Skand Shashthi 2025 : Do you know that there comes a day in the year when to please Lord Shiva, not expensive things, but simple things growing in the fields? Brinjal And Millet Is it required? yes, today i.e. 26 November 2025 That day is a special day.
today across the country ‘Skanda Shashthi’ and especially in Maharashtra ‘Champa Shashthi’ Is being celebrated. This day the brave son of Lord Shiva Lord Kartikeya is devoted to. In South India he is called ‘Murugan’ Swami.
If you are worried about your children or are facing unnecessary obstacles in your life, then today’s puja will be no less than a miracle for you. Come, let us know in very simple words what you have to do today.
Why is today so special?
It is a matter of ancient times, when a demon named Tarakasura had made the life of the gods forbidden, then Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, had killed that demon on this day (Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi). That is why it is a festival of ‘victory’.
This ‘Champa Shashthi’ It is said because Lord Kartikeya and his father Shiva are very fond of Champa flowers. It is believed that by offering Champa flower on this day, a person’s sins fall away just like old leaves in autumn.
Shubh Muhurat: When to do puja?
Puja yields results only when it is done at the right time.
- Date: Today is the sixth date of Margashirsha Shukla Paksha, 26 November 2025 Is to.
- Best time to worship: You can worship anytime from morning to evening. But if you perform the puja in the evening during Pradosh Kaal (at the time of sunset), it will be more fruitful.
Method of this ‘unique puja’ (Simple Puja Steps)
People often think that a big puja will cost a lot, but this puja is done with full heart.
- Cleaning: Take bath and wear clean clothes. Try to sit facing south as this direction is favorite of Kartikeya Swami.
- Picture or Statue: Keep a photo of Lord Kartikeya or Shiva-Parvati.
- Lamp: Light a ghee lamp and if possible keep it in the south direction.
- Most important indulgence: today’s day Brinjal Bharta And millet bread There is a tradition of offering bhog. It also symbolizes the change of season and what should we eat in winter.
- Flowers: If you get ‘Champa’ flowers then it will be icing on the cake. Otherwise, offer any flower.
Special measures for children
If your child is not interested in studies or gets blinded frequently, then today meditate on the Mayur (peacock) of Lord Kartikeya and donate some food or toys to the poor with the hands of the child. In South India it is believed that this makes children fearless and intelligent.
