Next Sashti
Friday, 2 October 2026 · Purattasi 15 →
The next Sashti is on Friday, 2 October 2026 (Purattasi 15).
This month – September 2026
| Date | Tamil date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | Aavani 16 | Panchami until 6:11 AM · then Shasthi |
| Thursday, 17 September 2026 | Aavani 31 | Shasthi until 12:06 PM · then Saptami |
Next month – October 2026
| Date | Tamil date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 2 October 2026 | Purattasi 15 | Shasthi until 12:37 PM · then Saptami |
| Friday, 16 October 2026 | Purattasi 29 | Panchami until 3:10 AM · then Shasthi |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Aippasi 14 | Shasthi until 9:33 PM · then Saptami |
Questions
What is sashti viratham?
Sashti is the sixth tithi of each fortnight, a fasting day for Murugan. Skanda Sashti in Aippasi is the greatest of them.