Shukla Shashti
Tithi 6 of 30 · presiding deity: Karthikeya (Subramanya / Murugan)
Karthikeya's tithi. Major Murugan worship in Tamil tradition. Skanda Shashti is observed for 6 days starting Karthika Shukla 1, ending at Skanda Shashti.
Good for
- ✓Murugan/Subramanya worship
- ✓Children's blessings
- ✓Health observances
Avoid
- ×Travel south on this tithi (folk tradition)
Traditional foods
Sundal (Tamil), other simple grain preparations
Notable observances on this tithi
- • Skanda Shashti (Karthika Shukla 6)
Sources
Tamil Skanda tradition; Subramanya Bhujangam
See also: festival calendar · glossary· methodology