Shashti — observances and vrat guides

Shashti observances are associated in several traditions with Murugan or Skanda, but annual festivals and recurring sixth-tithi vows have different settings. Tamil temple practice, household worship and regional offerings contribute details that are not captured by the tithi alone. The sequence of a multi-day celebration should be distinguished from an individual monthly fast. This collection links the catalog's named Shashti pages with their deity and tradition intact. Readers can compare dates and descriptions while following the guidance of their own temple or family rather than treating every sixth lunar day as the same obligation.

The catalog currently includes 3 distinct entries in this collection. Examples are Skanda Sashti; Hal Shashti (Balarama Jayanti / Lalahi Chhath); Skanda Shashti (Soorasamharam). Their recorded devotional focus includes Lord Murugan (Skanda / Karthikeya); Balarama (Krishna's elder brother); Lord Murugan (Subramanya, Skanda, Karttikeya). Follow the individual links below for the full description, calendar dates, mantra and allowed or avoided foods; each link leads to a dedicated observance page rather than a search result.

Calendar dates are references, not a substitute for the observance rules of your chosen city and community. Lunar days can cross civil-date boundaries, and regional practice can change which day is kept. Meal suggestions are optional ideas for an allowed meal, not instructions to eat during a complete fast. Children, pregnant people and anyone with a medical condition should seek appropriate advice before fasting. Compare the linked guides with your family or temple's practice and choose a discipline suited to your health.