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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 |
|---|---|
| Monday | January 18 |
| Wednesday | February 17 |
| Friday | March 19 |
| Sunday | April 18 |
| Monday | May 17 |
| Wednesday | June 16 |
| Thursday | July 15 |
| Friday | August 13 |
| Sunday | September 12 |
| Monday | October 11 |
| Tuesday | November 09 |
| Thursday | December 09 |
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 2021 first Shashti vrat is on 18th January followed by, 17th February, 19th March, 18th April, 17th May, 16th June, 15th July, 13th August, 12th September, 11th October, 9th November, and the last Shashti date in 2021 marks on 9th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shashti days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.