Skanda Sashti 2022 Dates
Skanda Sashti Kavacham Video
Sashti Tithi, which comes during Shukla Paksha Sashti day, is dedicated to Murugan or Lord Skanda. Many people fast on this day of Skanda Sashti. Skanda Sashti is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of the Tamil month of Aippasi (October – November) and is believed that Lord Skanda killed the demon Taraka on this day. Skanda Sashti Vratam or Kanda Shasthi Vratam is considered the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi, therefore Skanda Sashti Vratam is to be observed on Panchami Tithi. Skanda Sashti is also known as Kanda Shashti.
When Panchami Tithi concludes or Sashti Tithi begins between sunrise and sunset then both Panchami and shashti are united then this day is observed as Skanda Sashti Vratam. Dharmasindhu and Nirnayasindhu scriptures have this rule written. Popular Murgun temple - Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam in Tiruchendur, follows this rule along with other Murugan temples in Tamil Nadu and Soorasamharam day is observed one day before Sashti Tithi if on previous day shashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi.
The Tiruppugal, one of the famous religious book in Tamil, contains the devotional songs of Arunagirinathar in praise of Lord Subramanya. Hymns from Kavadichindu and the Skanda Sashti Kavacham are also sung on this day by Skanda devotees.
All Sashti(s) tithi's are dedicated to Lord Murugan or Skanda but Shukla Paksha Sashti that comes in lunar month Kartika (which is during Solar month Aippasi or Karthikai) is the most important. Murugun devotees fast six days which lasts on Soorasamharam day. Tiru Kalyanam is the next day after Soorasamharam. Next Skanda Sashti after Soorasamharam is called as Subramanya Sashti also known as Kukke Subramanya Sashti occuring in the lunar month Margashirsha.
Below we have given Skanda Sashti 2022 Dates.
Skanda Sashti 2022 Dates
| Date | Day | Shashti |
| 7-Jan-22 | Friday | Skanda Shashti |
| 6-Feb-22 | Sunday | Skanda Sashti |
| 8-Mar-22 | Tuesday | Skanda Sashti |
| 6-Apr-22 | Wednesday | Skanda Sashti |
| 6-May-22 | Friday | Skanda Shashti |
| 5-Jun-22 | Sunday | Skanda Shashti |
| 4-Jul-22 | Monday | Skanda Sashti |
| 3-Aug-22 | Wednesday | Skanda Shashti |
| 1-Sep-22 | Thursday | Skanda Shashti |
| 1-Oct-22 | Saturday | Skanda Shashti |
| 30-Oct-22 | Sunday | Soora Samharam |
| 28-Nov-22 | Monday | Subrahmanya Sashti |
| 28-Dec-22 | Wednesday | Skanda Shashti |
Some basic rules are observed while doing the Skanda Shasti fasting:
Temples dedicated to Lord Murugan
The undermentioned six temples which are known as Arupadaiveedu, are the most important shrines for Murugan devotees in Tamilnadu, India:
Marudamalai Murugan Temple is one other Skanda shrine. Kukke Subramanya Temple, near Mangalore, Karnataka, is also very popular temples dedicated to Lord Kartikeya but not forms part of six abodes of Lord Murugan located in Tamil Nadu.
- Non-vegetarian food is completely avoided, although some people even avoid garlic and onions.
- Lord Muruga scriptures are recited like Skandha Shashti Kavasam or Subramanya Bhujangam.
- People do visit the Skanda temples.
- Some people fast for the full day, some eat only one meal, some people consider to take only fruits and juices during the 6 day festival.
- Mantra "Om Saravanabhavaya Namah" is recited by Lord Murugun devotees.
Temples dedicated to Lord Murugan
The undermentioned six temples which are known as Arupadaiveedu, are the most important shrines for Murugan devotees in Tamilnadu, India:
- Palani Murugan Temple
- Swamimalai Murugan Temple
- Thiruthani Murugan Temple
- Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
- Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam, Tiruchendur
- Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
Marudamalai Murugan Temple is one other Skanda shrine. Kukke Subramanya Temple, near Mangalore, Karnataka, is also very popular temples dedicated to Lord Kartikeya but not forms part of six abodes of Lord Murugan located in Tamil Nadu.
