Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti 2026 is observed on Sunday, 15 November 2026 — it follows shashthi of shukla paksha, kartika — murugan/kartikeya's victory.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 15 November 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Skanda Sashti — Subramanya Sashti — celebrates Lord Murugan's (Skanda's) victory over the demon Surapadma. The most spectacular celebration is at Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, where the six-day festival culminates in a reenactment of the asura's defeat.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 7 November 2024 (past)
- 2025 28 October 2025 (past)
- 2026 15 November 2026
- 2027 4 November 2027
- 2028 23 October 2028
- 2029 11 November 2029
- 2030 1 November 2030
- 2031 20 November 2031
- 2032 9 November 2032
- 2033 29 October 2033
- 2034 17 November 2034
- 2035 6 November 2035
- 2036 25 October 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Skanda Sashti 2026?
Skanda Sashti 2026 is observed on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The festival follows shashthi of shukla paksha, kartika — murugan/kartikeya's victory.
What is Skanda Sashti?
Skanda Sashti — Subramanya Sashti — celebrates Lord Murugan's (Skanda's) victory over the demon Surapadma. The most spectacular celebration is at Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu, where the six-day festival culminates in a reenactment of the asura's defeat.
Who observes Skanda Sashti?
Skanda Sashti is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Skanda Sashti change every year?
Skanda Sashti is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on shashthi of shukla paksha, kartika — murugan/kartikeya's victory. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.