Skanda Shashti is a Tamilian Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Skanda or Lord Muruga or Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva who is a popular deity in Southern India. Shashti or the sixth day of the lunar period is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Skanda Sashti is also called Kumar Sashthi. On this day the worship of Lord Vishnu has special significance.
Skanda Shashti Festival 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Skanda Shashti | Thursday | 30 January 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Saturday | 29 February 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Monday | 30 March 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Tuesday | 28 April 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Thursday | 28 May 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Friday | 26 June 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Saturday | 25 July 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Sunday | 23 August 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Tuesday | 22 September 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Wednesday | 21 October 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Friday | 20 November 2020 |
Skanda Shashti | Saturday | 19 December 2020 |
On this day after giving a bath with a Brahmin banquet, donating a blanket and warm clothes, special virtue is attained. Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati are worshiped on the auspicious occasion of Skanda Shishti.