Subramanyan Shashti, Subrahmanya Shasti Date, Subramanya Sashti 2012, Kukke Subramanya Sashti, 18th December, 2012, Shashti Viratham in Margashira Month
Subrahmanya Sashti is the Skanda Shasti, that falls in the month of Margashira. Skanda sashti is celebrated every month on shukla paksha shashti. This fast is dedicated to god Subramanya. This year, Subramanya Sashti is on Tuesday, 18th December, 2012.
Subrahmanya Sashti is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Subramanya over Demon Tarakasura. On this day, God Subramanya is worshiped in the form of five headed snake. Shankapala is also worshiped on this day. It is auspicious to perform Subramanya Darshana (visit Skanda temple), Snan (river bath) and Dana (donation) on this day.
