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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, on the Shashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month. Skanda Shashti The festival of is celebrated. This holy date in the year 2026 22 April, Wednesday Is falling to. This day is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, the commander of the gods. It is believed that by worshiping and fasting as per the rituals on this day, all the troubles of the children are removed and the seeker gets the blessing of victory.
Skanda Shashthi 2026: Date and auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)
According to astrological calculations, the beginning and ending time of Vaishakh Shukla Shashthi Tithi is given below:
Shashti date starts: From 21st April 2026, 01:20 PM.
Shashthi Tithi ends: By 22 April 2026, 11:45 pm.
According to the date of birth: Fasting and worship of Skanda Shashthi 22 April 2026 Will be done on.
Puja Vidhi
Bath and resolution: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Take a pledge to fast.
Establishment: Install the idol or picture of Shiva-Parvati along with Lord Kartikeya on the post.
Coronation: Anoint Lord Skanda with water, milk and Panchamrit.
Offering: Offer them red flowers, sandalwood, Akshat and Kalava. Kartikeya ji is worshiped as ‘Murugan’ in South India, he also loves yellow color.
Bhog and Aarti: Offer fruits and sweets and finally perform the Aarti of Skanda Shashthi.
Special remedy for child’s happiness and progress (Upay for Child)
The fast of Skanda Shashthi is mainly observed for the well-being of the children. If you want to have children or want their progress, then do these measures:
Offer peacock feathers: The vehicle of Lord Kartikeya is peacock. Offering peacock feathers at their feet on this day increases children’s concentration and removes visual defects.
Recitation of Kartikeya Stotra: Recitation of ‘Shri Kartikeya Pragya Vivardhan Stotra’ is considered extremely fruitful for the protection and long life of children.
Importance of donation: Lord Skanda is pleased by donating milk, fruits or study materials to needy children on this day.
importance of fasting
According to religious texts, Lord Kartikeya had killed the demon Tarakasura on this date. Therefore, worshiping on this day leads to victory over enemies and increases self-confidence. In South India it is celebrated with great enthusiasm as ‘Skanda Shashthi’ or ‘Kandha Shashthi’.