Skanda Sashti 2027 Date — Thursday, November 4, 2027
When is Skanda Sashti in 2027? Skanda Sashti 2027 falls on Thursday, November 4, 2027.
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 2026 date · Skanda Sashti 2028 date
Skanda Sashti 2027 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:34 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:34 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:47 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:50 am – 05:42 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:27 pm – 02:49 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, 4 November 2027 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Skanda Sashti 2026 date |
| 2027 | Thu, 4 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Skanda Sashti 2028 date |
| 2029 | Skanda Sashti 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Skanda Sashti 2027
- Chhath Puja 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2027 date — Sun, 31 October 2027
- Govardhan Puja 2027 date — Sat, 30 October 2027
- Diwali 2027 date — Fri, 29 October 2027
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date — Thu, 28 October 2027
- Tulsi Vivah 2027 date — Thu, 11 November 2027
- Dhanteras 2027 date — Wed, 27 October 2027
- Kartik Purnima 2027 date — Sun, 14 November 2027
- Karva Chauth 2027 date — Tue, 19 October 2027
- Ahoi Ashtami 2027 date — Sun, 21 November 2027
- Sharad Purnima 2027 date — Thu, 14 October 2027
- Dussehra 2027 date — Sat, 9 October 2027
Skanda Sashti 2027 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 01:26 pm – 02:49 pm | 06:34 am | 05:34 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 01:47 pm – 03:12 pm | 06:40 am | 06:03 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 01:30 pm – 02:57 pm | 06:14 am | 05:52 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 01:19 pm – 02:46 pm | 06:03 am | 05:41 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 01:25 pm – 02:51 pm | 06:15 am | 05:43 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 12:44 pm – 02:08 pm | 05:42 am | 04:57 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 4 November 2027.
Skanda Sashti 2027 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Skanda Sashti 2027 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 4 November 2027 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
