Shashthi Dates 2027
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 13-Jan-2027 01:02 PM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Jan-2027 01:59 PM Thursday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 28.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 27-Jan-2027 |
Begins: 27-Jan-2027 04:34 AM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Jan-2027 03:55 AM Thursday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 12.5°
Hasta (Pada 1)
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| 12-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 12-Feb-2027 03:19 AM Friday
Ends: 13-Feb-2027 03:00 AM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Pisces 28.7°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 25-Feb-2027 |
Begins: 25-Feb-2027 08:19 PM Thursday
Ends: 26-Feb-2027 08:44 PM Friday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Libra 12.5°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 13-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 13-Mar-2027 01:55 PM Saturday
Ends: 14-Mar-2027 12:32 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Aries 28.3°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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| 27-Mar-2027 |
Begins: 27-Mar-2027 01:34 PM Saturday
Ends: 28-Mar-2027 03:06 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Scorpio 12.2°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 11-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 11-Apr-2027 09:40 PM Sunday
Ends: 12-Apr-2027 07:35 PM Monday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Taurus 27.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 26-Apr-2027 |
Begins: 26-Apr-2027 07:38 AM Monday
Ends: 27-Apr-2027 09:58 AM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 11.4°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 11-May-2027 |
Begins: 11-May-2027 03:48 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-May-2027 01:24 AM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 25.8°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 26-May-2027 |
Begins: 26-May-2027 01:32 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-May-2027 04:06 AM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 10.1°
Shravana (Pada 1)
|
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| 09-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 09-Jun-2027 09:36 AM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Jun-2027 07:12 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 23.9°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 24-Jun-2027 |
Begins: 24-Jun-2027 06:11 PM Thursday
Ends: 25-Jun-2027 08:18 PM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 8.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 08-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 08-Jul-2027 04:08 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-Jul-2027 02:04 PM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Leo 21.8°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 24-Jul-2027 |
Begins: 24-Jul-2027 08:42 AM Saturday
Ends: 25-Jul-2027 09:54 AM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 6.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
|
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| 07-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 07-Aug-2027 12:23 AM Saturday
Ends: 07-Aug-2027 11:01 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Virgo 19.8°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 22-Aug-2027 |
Begins: 22-Aug-2027 08:46 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Aug-2027 08:54 PM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 5.1°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
|
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| 05-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 05-Sep-2027 11:18 AM Sunday
Ends: 06-Sep-2027 10:58 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Libra 18.2°
Swati (Pada 4)
|
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| 21-Sep-2027 |
Begins: 21-Sep-2027 06:44 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Sep-2027 05:53 AM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Taurus 3.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 05-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 05-Oct-2027 01:36 AM Tuesday
Ends: 06-Oct-2027 02:33 AM Wednesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 17.1°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
|
|
| 20-Oct-2027 |
Begins: 20-Oct-2027 03:19 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-Oct-2027 01:43 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 2.5°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
|
|
| 03-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 03-Nov-2027 07:32 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Nov-2027 09:39 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 16.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
|
|
| 18-Nov-2027 |
Begins: 18-Nov-2027 11:28 PM Thursday
Ends: 19-Nov-2027 09:21 PM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Cancer 1.9°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
|
|
| 03-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 03-Dec-2027 04:14 PM Friday
Ends: 04-Dec-2027 06:57 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 16.8°
Shravana (Pada 3)
|
|
| 18-Dec-2027 |
Begins: 18-Dec-2027 07:59 AM Saturday
Ends: 19-Dec-2027 05:37 AM Sunday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Leo 1.6°
Magha (Pada 1)
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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.