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Shashti is the sixth lunar day observed twice each lunar month, dedicated to different deities, often associated with Lord Kartikeya and Goddess Durga.
Shashti is celebrated with fasting and worship, especially by devotees of Lord Kartikeya, the god of war, and Goddess Durga. Special prayers and rituals are performed to invoke courage, protection, and victory over evil. The day holds regional importance in South India and northern states.
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Sunday | January 25 |
| Monday | February 23 |
| Wednesday | March 25 |
| Thursday | April 23 |
| Saturday | May 23 |
| Monday | June 22 |
| Tuesday | July 21 |
| Thursday | August 20 |
| Saturday | September 19 |
| Sunday | October 18 |
| Tuesday | November 17 |
| Wednesday | December 16 |
The observance of Shashti fosters spiritual discipline and physical endurance. Many families observe this day with offerings, community feasts, and cultural events. Shashti also forms a part of the Navratri festival cycle in some regions.
In 2015 first Shashti vrat is on 25th January followed by, 23rd February, 25th March, 23rd April, 23rd May, 22nd June, 21st July, 20th August, 19th September, 18th October, 17th November, and the last Shashti date in 2015 marks on 16th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shashti days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.