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Festival Today (January 5, 2025): Rituals, Practices, and Remedies on Pausha Skanda Sashti – Times of India
Skanda Sashti is celebrated on the Sasthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Tamil month of Thai and falls on January 5, 2025. This is the sixth day of the waxing Moon in the Pausha month and is considered sacred for those who want protection, courage, and the elimination of obstacles. Skanda Sashti is celebrated for helping the devotees win over the inner and outer battles and thus shows how to attain success. The connection of this festival with Sunday also brings some extra power and energy because the Sun symbolises determination and concentration.Importance of Skanda SashtiSkanda Sashti is fast observed in the memory of Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman to denote the victory of good over evil. This day represents not only physical fights but internal battles that every ...