Muruga Shasti Date, Kanta Shasti Date, Kandha Sashti Date, Kantha Sashti Date, Kanthar Sasti Date, Subramanya Shashti 2012 Date, 21st September 2012, Sashti Viratham Date
Skanda is a popular Hindu god in Tamilnadu. Lord Skanda (also called as Muruga or Subramanya) is son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati and younger brother of Lord Ganesha.
Shukla Paksha Sashti day is dedicated to Lord Skanda. Devotees keep fast during this day. For Skanda Sashti Viratham the day when Sashti Tithi is combined with Panchami Tithi is preferred. Some times Skanda Sashti Viratham might be observed on Panchami day also. Skanda Sashti is also known as Kanda Shashti and Kantha Sashti. This month Skanda Shasti falls on Friday, 21st September 2012.