Tithi 6nanda
Shashthi
षष्ठी
Presiding deity: Kartikeya (Skanda) / Shashthi Devi
Tithi Mantra
ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः
Om Skandaya Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
Sixth day — Skanda Shashthi (Shukla Shashthi of Kartik) — fast to invoke Kartikeya. Sashti also for child welfare via Shashthi Devi.
Krishna Paksha (waning)
Krishna Shashthi — health and protection rituals for children.
Best for
- + Kartikeya worship
- + Skanda Shashthi vow
- + Child welfare prayers
- + Fertility rites
Avoid for
- - Heavy ceremonies
Fasting tradition
Skanda Shashthi — fast on milk + fruits, recite Subramanya Bhujangam, visit Murugan temple.
Major festivals on this tithi
Skanda Shashthi, Soora Samharam (Tamil Nadu), Champa Shashthi