Shashthi Dates 2029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2029 12:32 PM Friday
Ends: 06-Jan-2029 10:14 AM Saturday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Leo 20.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 20-Jan-2029 |
Begins: 20-Jan-2029 06:40 AM Saturday
Ends: 21-Jan-2029 09:13 AM Sunday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Pisces 6.0°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 03-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 03-Feb-2029 08:55 PM Saturday
Ends: 04-Feb-2029 06:23 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Virgo 20.8°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 19-Feb-2029 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2029 03:23 AM Monday
Ends: 20-Feb-2029 05:47 AM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aries 6.2°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 05-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2029 05:41 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Mar-2029 03:27 AM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Libra 20.4°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 20-Mar-2029 |
Begins: 20-Mar-2029 09:48 PM Tuesday
Ends: 21-Mar-2029 11:33 PM Wednesday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Taurus 6.1°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 03-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 03-Apr-2029 03:35 PM Tuesday
Ends: 04-Apr-2029 02:06 PM Wednesday
|
Adhika Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 19.6°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 19-Apr-2029 |
Begins: 19-Apr-2029 12:47 PM Thursday
Ends: 20-Apr-2029 01:31 PM Friday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Gemini 5.2°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 03-May-2029 |
Begins: 03-May-2029 03:03 AM Thursday
Ends: 04-May-2029 02:33 AM Friday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 18.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 18-May-2029 |
Begins: 18-May-2029 11:59 PM Friday
Ends: 19-May-2029 11:32 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 3.8°
Pushya (Pada 1)
|
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| 01-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 01-Jun-2029 04:11 PM Friday
Ends: 02-Jun-2029 04:44 PM Saturday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 16.9°
Shravana (Pada 3)
|
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| 17-Jun-2029 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2029 07:51 AM Sunday
Ends: 18-Jun-2029 06:19 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Leo 1.9°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 01-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 01-Jul-2029 06:54 AM Sunday
Ends: 02-Jul-2029 08:23 AM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 15.2°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 16-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2029 01:28 PM Monday
Ends: 17-Jul-2029 11:12 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Leo 29.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
|
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| 30-Jul-2029 |
Begins: 30-Jul-2029 11:01 PM Monday
Ends: 01-Aug-2029 01:12 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 13.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 14-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2029 06:21 PM Tuesday
Ends: 15-Aug-2029 03:47 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Virgo 27.7°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 29-Aug-2029 |
Begins: 29-Aug-2029 04:13 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Aug-2029 06:42 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Aries 12.1°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 13-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2029 12:06 AM Thursday
Ends: 13-Sep-2029 09:40 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Libra 26.0°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
|
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| 28-Sep-2029 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2029 09:51 AM Friday
Ends: 29-Sep-2029 12:05 PM Saturday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Taurus 11.0°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 12-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2029 08:05 AM Friday
Ends: 13-Oct-2029 06:11 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 24.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
|
|
| 28-Oct-2029 |
Begins: 28-Oct-2029 02:50 AM Sunday
Ends: 29-Oct-2029 04:14 AM Monday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Gemini 10.4°
Ardra (Pada 2)
|
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| 10-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 10-Nov-2029 07:15 PM Saturday
Ends: 11-Nov-2029 06:12 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 24.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
|
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| 26-Nov-2029 |
Begins: 26-Nov-2029 05:55 PM Monday
Ends: 27-Nov-2029 06:09 PM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Cancer 10.2°
Pushya (Pada 3)
|
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| 10-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 10-Dec-2029 09:51 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Dec-2029 09:52 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 24.1°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
|
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| 26-Dec-2029 |
Begins: 26-Dec-2029 06:26 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Dec-2029 05:30 AM Thursday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Leo 10.2°
Magha (Pada 4)
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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.