Skanda Sashti 2028 Date — Monday, October 23, 2028
When is Skanda Sashti in 2028? Skanda Sashti 2028 falls on Monday, October 23, 2028.
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 2027 date · Skanda Sashti 2029 date
Skanda Sashti 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:27 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:43 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:43 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:45 am – 05:36 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:51 am – 09:16 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Shashthi |
| Nakshatra | Mula |
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 Mon, 23 October 2028 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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Skanda Sashti 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mon, 23 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Skanda Sashti 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Skanda Sashti 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 date — Tue, 17 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Ahoi Ashtami 2028 date — Fri, 10 November 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 2 October 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
Skanda Sashti 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm | 07:51 am – 09:16 am | 06:27 am | 05:43 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:45 pm | 08:02 am – 09:29 am | 06:35 am | 06:09 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 07:39 am – 09:07 am | 06:11 am | 05:56 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:16 pm | 07:28 am – 08:56 am | 06:00 am | 05:45 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:23 pm | 07:38 am – 09:05 am | 06:11 am | 05:49 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:43 am | 07:02 am – 08:28 am | 05:36 am | 05:04 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 23 October 2028.
Skanda Sashti 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Skanda Sashti 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 23 October 2028 is 11:42 am – 12:27 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
