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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to mythological beliefs, on the day of Skanda Shashthi, Lord Kartikeya killed the demon named Tarakasura and freed the gods from his terror. This fast is especially observed for the attainment of children, better health of children and victory over enemies. In astrology, it is also considered very beneficial for pacifying ‘Mangal Dosh’.
1. Skanda Shashthi auspicious time (Vaishakh Shukla Shashthi)
Date: 22 April 2026, Wednesday.
Shashti date starts: From morning on 22 April 2026.
Shashthi Tithi ends: Till the morning of 23 April 2026. (According to Udaya Tithi, the fast will be observed on 22nd April only.)
2. Worship Method (Step-by-Step)
Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning and take bath and wear clean red or yellow clothes. Take a pledge to fast.
Establishment: Install the statue or picture of Lord Kartikeya at the place of worship. Along with them, also worship Shiva-Parvati and Ganesh ji.
Coronation: Bathe Lord Skanda with Ganga water, milk and Panchamrit.
make up: Apply sandalwood tilak to them and offer red flowers, Kalava, Akshat and fruits. Offering ‘peacock feather’ to Kartikeya is considered very auspicious.
enjoyment: Offer sweets made from curd and milk.
Aarti and Mantra: Light a lamp and read the story of Skanda Shashthi and chant mantras.
3. Special remedy for children (Easy Upay)
If you are wishing for the happiness or success of your children, then do these measures on this day:
Remedy for peacock feather: During the puja, offer 6 peacock feathers to Lord Kartikeya and later plant them in the study room or bedroom of the children. This increases concentration.
Donation of red item: For the health of children, donate jaggery, red cloth or lentils to the needy on this day.
Mantra chanting: Chanting this Gayatri Mantra 108 times removes all obstacles from children.
4. Rules of fasting (Do’s and Don’ts)
Satvik Food: Eat only fruits or satvik food on this day. Completely avoid Tamasic food (onion, garlic, meat and alcohol).
celibacy: Following celibacy during the fast is considered mandatory.
South direction: While worshiping Lord Kartikeya, keeping your face towards the south is especially fruitful because he is considered the ruler of the south direction.
