Skanda Sashti 2026 Date — Sunday, November 15, 2026
When is Skanda Sashti in 2026? Skanda Sashti 2026 falls on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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 2027 date
Skanda Sashti 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:43 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:27 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:41 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:57 am – 05:50 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:07 pm – 05:27 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Shashthi |
| Nakshatra | Uttara 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 Sun, 15 November 2026 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Skanda Sashti 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Skanda Sashti 2027 date |
| 2028 | Skanda Sashti 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Skanda Sashti 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date — Tue, 1 December 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
Skanda Sashti 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:44 am – 12:27 pm | 04:07 pm – 05:27 pm | 06:43 am | 05:27 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | 04:35 pm – 06:00 pm | 06:45 am | 06:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:41 am – 12:27 pm | 04:23 pm – 05:50 pm | 06:18 am | 05:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:30 am – 12:16 pm | 04:12 pm – 05:39 pm | 06:07 am | 05:39 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:23 pm | 04:15 pm – 05:40 pm | 06:20 am | 05:40 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:43 am | 03:29 pm – 04:52 pm | 05:49 am | 04:52 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 15 November 2026.
Skanda Sashti 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Skanda Sashti 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 15 November 2026 is 11:44 am – 12:27 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
