Shashthi Dates 2023
Several important festivals fall on Shashthi. Skanda Shashthi, falling in the month of Kartika, is a major festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrated with great fervour in Tamil Nadu. Chhath Puja, one of the most important festivals in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, is observed on Kartik Shukla Shashthi and involves elaborate rituals dedicated to the Sun God.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 12-Jan-2023 04:38 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Jan-2023 06:18 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Leo 27.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
|
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| 26-Jan-2023 |
Begins: 26-Jan-2023 10:28 AM Thursday
Ends: 27-Jan-2023 09:11 AM Friday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 11.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
|
| 11-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 11-Feb-2023 09:09 AM Saturday
Ends: 12-Feb-2023 09:47 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 27.9°
Chitra (Pada 2)
|
|
| 25-Feb-2023 |
Begins: 25-Feb-2023 12:32 AM Saturday
Ends: 26-Feb-2023 12:21 AM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Aries 11.7°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
|
|
| 12-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 12-Mar-2023 10:02 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Mar-2023 09:28 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 27.6°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 26-Mar-2023 |
Begins: 26-Mar-2023 04:33 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Mar-2023 05:28 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Taurus 11.3°
Rohini (Pada 1)
|
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| 11-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 11-Apr-2023 07:19 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Apr-2023 05:40 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 26.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 4)
|
|
| 25-Apr-2023 |
Begins: 25-Apr-2023 09:40 AM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Apr-2023 11:28 AM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 10.5°
Ardra (Pada 2)
|
|
| 10-May-2023 |
Begins: 10-May-2023 01:50 PM Wednesday
Ends: 11-May-2023 11:28 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 25.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
|
| 25-May-2023 |
Begins: 25-May-2023 03:01 AM Thursday
Ends: 26-May-2023 05:20 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 9.3°
Pushya (Pada 2)
|
|
| 08-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 08-Jun-2023 07:00 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-Jun-2023 04:22 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 23.3°
Shravana (Pada 4)
|
|
| 23-Jun-2023 |
Begins: 23-Jun-2023 07:54 PM Friday
Ends: 24-Jun-2023 10:18 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Leo 7.7°
Magha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 08-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 08-Jul-2023 12:18 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Jul-2023 09:52 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 21.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
|
|
| 23-Jul-2023 |
Begins: 23-Jul-2023 11:45 AM Sunday
Ends: 24-Jul-2023 01:43 PM Monday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
|
Virgo 6.0°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
|
|
| 06-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 06-Aug-2023 07:11 AM Sunday
Ends: 07-Aug-2023 05:21 AM Monday
|
Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 19.2°
Revati (Pada 1)
|
|
| 22-Aug-2023 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2023 02:01 AM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Aug-2023 03:06 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Libra 4.3°
Chitra (Pada 4)
|
|
| 04-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 04-Sep-2023 04:43 PM Monday
Ends: 05-Sep-2023 03:47 PM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 17.5°
Bharani (Pada 2)
|
|
| 20-Sep-2023 |
Begins: 20-Sep-2023 02:17 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Sep-2023 02:15 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 2.9°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
|
|
| 04-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 04-Oct-2023 05:34 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Oct-2023 05:42 AM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Taurus 16.3°
Rohini (Pada 2)
|
|
| 20-Oct-2023 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2023 12:32 AM Friday
Ends: 20-Oct-2023 11:25 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 1.9°
Mula (Pada 1)
|
|
| 02-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 02-Nov-2023 09:53 PM Thursday
Ends: 03-Nov-2023 11:09 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 15.8°
Ardra (Pada 3)
|
|
| 18-Nov-2023 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2023 09:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Nov-2023 07:24 AM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 1.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 02-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 02-Dec-2023 05:15 PM Saturday
Ends: 03-Dec-2023 07:28 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Cancer 15.8°
Pushya (Pada 4)
|
|
| 17-Dec-2023 |
Begins: 17-Dec-2023 05:33 PM Sunday
Ends: 18-Dec-2023 03:14 PM Monday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 1.1°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
|
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Shashthi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Shashthi?
Shashthi is the 6th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with Lord Kartikeya (Skanda/Murugan) and Goddess Shashthi, the divine protector of children.
What is Skanda Shashthi?
Skanda Shashthi is a six-day festival in the month of Kartika celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadman. It is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide. Devotees observe fasts, perform kavadi, and visit Murugan temples during this period.
What is Chhath Puja and why does it fall on Shashthi?
Chhath Puja is observed on Kartik Shukla Shashthi and is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Shashthi). It is one of the most important festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees stand in water and offer Arghya to the setting and rising sun over two consecutive days.
Who is Goddess Shashthi?
Goddess Shashthi is the divine protector of children in Hindu tradition. She is worshipped on the 6th day after childbirth (Shashthi) for the health and protection of newborns. She is particularly revered in Bengal, where Jamai Shashthi — a festival celebrating the son-in-law — is also observed on this tithi.