Kantha Sashti (Skanda Sashti) Viratham 2025 Dates
Find Kantha Sashti Viratham 2025 dates, fasting schedule, and Soorasamharam day details. Know the rituals and importance of this Murugan festival.
What is Kantha Sashti Viratham?
Kantha Sashti Viratham, or Skanda Sashti Vratam, is an important fasting that is dedicated to Lord Murugan, who is the son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. It is a celebration of the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Surapadman, which is a symbol of good over evil.
Followers use this vratam to clean the mind and body and get bravery, eliminate barriers, and blessings of success and spiritual development. Lord Murugan has temples, particularly in Tamil Nadu, which observe an impressive festival during this time of the year.
Significance of Kantha Sashti Viratham
- Viratham is thought to offer protection from bad energies and misfortunes.
- The discipline, devotion, and inner strength are developed through fasting and prayer.
- It is believed that one who observes this vratam is blessed with prosperity, bravery, and tranquility of the mind.
- The festival reiterates that it was right and that good triumphs over evil.
How Devotees Observe the Viratham
1. There are three kinds of observances devotees may perform based on their health and devotion:
- 48-day Viratham: This is a period of long fasting beginning on September 10, 2025, to October 27, 2025.
- 6-day Viratham: A shorter fast October 22 to October 27, 2025.
- 1-day Viratham: It is celebrated on the last day, October 27, 2025.
2. Most of them do not consume non-vegetarian food, onions and garlic during this time.
3. Some of the common practices include reciting the Kanda Sashti Kavasam, temple visits, offering of flowers and prayers.
4. On October 28, 2025, Soorasamharam (Victory Day), Murugan defeats Surapadman.
Key Dates for Skanda Sashti Viratham 2025
| Observance Type | Dates |
|---|---|
| 48-day Viratham | September 10 – October 27, 2025 |
| 6-day Viratham | October 22 – October 27, 2025 |
| 1-day Viratham | October 27, 2025 |
| Skanda Sashti Ends | October 27, 2025 |
| Soorasamharam (Victory Day) | October 28, 2025 |
The devotees are also given a chance to observe the whole 48 days, the 6 days or even the last day depending on their health and devotion.
Conclusion
Kantha Sashti Viratham 2025 is a period of worship, virtue, and spiritual renewal. By doing this holy fast, either in 48 days or 6 days or even a single day, one evokes blessings of Lord Murugan, which will lead to courage, protection and peace within themselves. May Lord Murugan give us all victory over obstacles and overcome life as devotees are ready to Soorasamharam.
