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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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday | January 26 |
| Saturday | February 25 |
| Sunday | March 26 |
| Tuesday | April 25 |
| Thursday | May 25 |
| Saturday | June 24 |
| Sunday | July 23 |
| Tuesday | August 22 |
| Wednesday | September 20 |
| Friday | October 20 |
| Saturday | November 18 |
| Sunday | December 17 |
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 2023 first Shashti vrat is on 26th January followed by, 25th February, 26th March, 25th April, 25th May, 24th June, 23rd July, 22nd August, 20th September, 20th October, 18th November, and the last Shashti date in 2023 marks on 17th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shashti days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.