Skanda Sashti 2024 Date — Thursday, November 7, 2024
When is Skanda Sashti in 2024? Skanda Sashti 2024 falls on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Observance: Skanda Sashti (Kanda Sashti). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Skanda Sashti 2025 date
Skanda Sashti 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:37 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:31 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:51 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:53 am – 05:45 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:26 pm – 02:48 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Shashthi |
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 7 November 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Murugan destroyed Surapadman — six-day fast culminating in Soorasamharam in Tamil temples.
How it is celebrated
Kanda sashti kavasam, fasting, Murugan abhishekam.
Puja timing
Six days from Aippasi/Kartik Shukla Pratipada to Sashti.
Foods & offerings
Fruit fast; one meal after evening puja.
Rituals
- Daily Murugan puja.
- Read Kanda Puranam.
- Break fast on Sashti after tirukalyanam.
Skanda Sashti dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Thu, 7 November 2024 |
| 2025 | Skanda Sashti 2025 date |
| 2026 | Skanda Sashti 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Skanda Sashti 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Govardhan Puja 2024 date — Sat, 2 November 2024
- Diwali 2024 date — Fri, 1 November 2024
- Tulsi Vivah 2024 date — Wed, 13 November 2024
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date — Thu, 31 October 2024
- Dhanteras 2024 date — Wed, 30 October 2024
- Kartik Purnima 2024 date — Fri, 15 November 2024
- Ahoi Ashtami 2024 date — Sat, 23 November 2024
- Karva Chauth 2024 date — Sun, 20 October 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
Skanda Sashti 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 01:26 pm – 02:48 pm | 06:37 am | 05:31 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 01:47 pm – 03:12 pm | 06:41 am | 06:02 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:26 pm | 01:30 pm – 02:57 pm | 06:15 am | 05:51 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 01:19 pm – 02:46 pm | 06:04 am | 05:40 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 01:25 pm – 02:50 pm | 06:17 am | 05:42 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 12:44 pm – 02:07 pm | 05:44 am | 04:55 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 7 November 2024.
Skanda Sashti 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Skanda Sashti 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 7 November 2024 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
