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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 |
|---|---|
| Friday | January 07 |
| Sunday | February 06 |
| Tuesday | March 08 |
| Wednesday | April 06 |
| Friday | May 06 |
| Sunday | June 05 |
| Monday | July 04 |
| Wednesday | August 03 |
| Thursday | September 01 |
| Saturday | October 01 |
| Sunday | October 30 |
| Monday | November 28 |
| Wednesday | December 28 |
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 2022 first Shashti vrat is on 7th January followed by, 6th February, 8th March, 6th April, 6th May, 5th June, 4th July, 3rd August, 1st September, 1st October, 30th October, 28th November, and the last Shashti date in 2022 marks on 28th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shashti days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.