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Shashthi Tithi
Shashthi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Shashthi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Swami Kartikeya
Vrat / festival
Skanda Shashthi, Chhath Puja, Surya Shashthi
Significance
Shashthi tithi is dedicated to Kartikeya and Maa Shashthi. Mothers observe special fasts on this day for the well-being and long life of their children.
What to do
Kartikeya worship, offer water to the Sun, pray for children's welfare
What to avoid
Non-vegetarian food, bad company
Worship mantra
ॐ षण्मुखाय नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Swami Kartikeya
Vrat / festival
Shashthi Vrat
Significance
Krishna Shashthi is the tithi of Maa Shashthi Devi. Mothers observe fasts for the well-being and long life of their children.
What to do
Prayer for children's welfare, Devi worship, offer water to the Sun
What to avoid
Tamasic food
Worship mantra
ॐ षण्मुखाय नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.