Sashti Viratham Uses
Sashti viratham is a fast observed by Hindus to please the god Muruga (or Karthikeya). During this fasting, devotees vow to abstain from non-vegetarian food and even avoid consuming alcohol. Additionally, it is also believed that praying at one’s local temple during sashti viratham will bring immense mercy, peace, and prosperity in life. Another major reason that people opt for this religious ritual is to help reduce or remove their debts or sin they have committed against man or God. It can also be used as an offering of gratitude towards certain gods and other divine forces.
Is Sashti a Good Day?
That depends on the situation. Traditionally, it is a day associated with fasting and religious worship so those observing such practices would consider it a good day. For others, they may take advantage of the fact that most businesses would be closed due to the holiday in order to do something out of their daily routine or relax for a day. Ultimately, how you approach Sashti can determine if it’s considered a good or bad day for you.
Kirthigai Viradham is a special festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
This festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga, the six-faced deity and son of Shiva. The day marks the victory of Lord Muruga over Soorapadan and his army of demons. People fast throughout the day and offer prayers to Lord Muruga at temples. Various cultural programs are organized in homes as well as temples on this day where people enact traditional stories related to Lord Muruga’s life. Groundnut sweets are exchanged among family members and friends which serve as prasadam for worshipping God during the pooja ceremony.
Traditional dances like Karagam and Mayilattom are performed with great enthusiasm during Pradosham hours or immediately after sunset when devotees from all walks of life gather together near local shrines to seek blessings from Lord Muruga. Each shrine will have its unique celebration style but all made colorful by lighting traditional brass lamps called Deepakkal just prior to dusk time that illuminates their minds too along with advancing spiritual devotion within them forever…
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Krithigai January 2023
January Karthigai Date |
3.1.2023 |
30.1.2023 |
January Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Markazhi 19 |
Thai 16 |
Sashti January 2023
January Sashti Date |
12.1.2023 |
13.1.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
1.34 PM |
2.22 PM |
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Sashti Viratham January 2023
January Sashti Viratham Date |
26.1.2023 |
27.1.2023 |
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4.36 PM |
3.23 PM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 February
Murugan Festival 2023 February Calendar |
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Krithigai February 2023
February Karthigai Date |
26.2.2023 |
February Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Maasi 14 |
Sashti February 2023
February Sashti Date |
11.2.2023 |
12.2.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Sashti Viratham February 2023
February Sashti Viratham Date |
25.2.2023 |
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Starting & Ending Time |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 March
Murugan Festival 2023 March Calendar |
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Krithigai March 2023
March Karthigai Date |
25.3.2023 |
March Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Panguni 11 |
Sashti March 2023
March Sashti Date |
12.3.2023 |
13.3.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Sashti Viratham March 2023
March Sashti Viratham Date |
26.3.2023 |
27.3.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 April
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Krithigai April 2023
April Karthigai Date |
22.4.2023 |
April Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Chithirai 09 |
Sashti April 2023
April Sashti Date |
11.4.2023 |
12.4.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
6.49 AM |
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Sashti Viratham April 2023
April Sashti Viratham Date |
25.4.2023 |
26.4.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
11.20 AM |
12.54 PM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 May
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Krithigai May 2023
May Karthigai Date |
19.5.2023 |
May Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Vaikasi 05 |
Sashti May 2023
May Sashti Date |
10.5.2023 |
11.5.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
3.38 PM |
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Sashti Viratham May 2023
May Sashti Viratham Date |
25.5.2023 |
26.5.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 June
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Krithigai June 2023
June Karthigai Date |
15.6.2023 |
June Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Vaikasi 32 |
Sashti June 2023
June Sashti Date |
8.6.2023 |
9.6.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
11.03 PM |
8.36 PM |
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Sashti Viratham June 2023
June Sashti Viratham Date |
23.6.2023 |
24.6.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
6.44 PM |
8.32 PM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 July
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Krithigai July 2023
July Karthigai Date |
13.7.2023 |
July Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Aani 28 |
Sashti July 2023
July Sashti Date |
8.7.2023 |
9.7.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Sashti Viratham July 2023
July Sashti Viratham Date |
23.7.2023 |
24.7.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 August
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Krithigai August 2023
August Karthigai Date |
9.8.2023 |
August Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Aadi 24 |
Sashti August 2023
August Sashti Date |
6.8.2023 |
7.8.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Sashti Viratham August 2023
August Sashti Viratham Date |
21.8.2023 |
22.8.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
11.04 PM |
11.17 PM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 September
Murugan Festival 2023 September Calendar |
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Krithigai September 2023
September Karthigai Date |
5.9.2023 |
September Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Aavani 19 |
Sashti September 2023
September Sashti Date |
4.9.2023 |
5.9.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
10.34 PM |
9.37 PM |
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Sashti Viratham September 2023
September Sashti Viratham Date |
20.9.2023 |
21.9.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 October
Murugan Festival 2023 October Calendar |
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Krithigai October 2023
October Karthigai Date |
3.10.2023 |
30.10.2023 |
October Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Puratasi 16 |
Aippasi 13 |
Sashti October 2023
October Sashti Date |
4.10.2023 |
5.10.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
10.02 AM |
10.04 AM |
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Sashti Viratham October 2023
October Sashti Viratham Date |
19.10.2023 |
20.10.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
10.59 PM |
9.27 PM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 November
Murugan Festival 2023 November Calendar |
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Krithigai November 2023
November Karthigai Date |
26.11.2023 |
November Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Karthigai 10 |
Sashti November 2023
November Sashti Date |
3.11.2023 |
4.11.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
12.32 AM |
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Sashti Viratham November 2023
November Sashti Viratham Date |
18.11.2023 |
19.11.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
9.57 AM |
7.52 AM |
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Skanda Shasti in 2023 December
Murugan Festival 2023 December Calendar |
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Krithigai December 2023
December Karthigai Date |
24.12.2023 |
December Karthigai Day |
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Karthigai Tamil Date |
Margazhi 08 |
Sashti December 2023
December Sashti Date |
2.12.2023 |
3.12.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
6.00 PM |
7.52 PM |
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Sashti Viratham December 2023
December Sashti Viratham Date |
17.12.2023 |
18.12.2023 |
Starting & Ending Time |
8.29 PM |
6.09 PM |
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