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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 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | January 28 |
| Wednesday | February 26 |
| Friday | March 28 |
| Sunday | April 27 |
| Tuesday | May 27 |
| Wednesday | June 25 |
| Friday | July 25 |
| Saturday | August 23 |
| Monday | September 22 |
| Tuesday | October 21 |
| Wednesday | November 19 |
| Friday | December 19 |
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 2031 first Shashti vrat is on 28th January followed by, 26th February, 28th March, 27th April, 27th May, 25th June, 25th July, 23rd August, 22nd September, 21st October, 19th November, and the last Shashti date in 2031 marks on 19th December. Devotees are requested to fast and offer pooja on all these Shashti days for the well-being of their own and beloved ones.