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2026 panchangam calendar

Sashti dates 2026 (Chennai, Thirukanitha)

Next Sashti:15 Nov 2026(Sunday)

Shashthi is the 6th tithi of the waxing fortnight (Shukla Paksha), revered in Tamil tradition for Lord Murugan worship and fasting. Below are the 2026 Sashti dates.

Chennai · 12 days · Lahiri

2026 date table (IST)

Next: 15 Nov 2026 · 10 past · 2 remaining

  • Upcoming

    • 15 Nov 2026

      Next
      Sunday
      Sashti
      Tithi start14 Nov 2026, 23:24
      Tithi end16 Nov 2026, 02:01
      Madhyahna / Anchor15 Nov 2026, 06:08

    • 15 Dec 2026

      Tuesday
      Sashti
      Tithi start14 Dec 2026, 19:16
      Tithi end15 Dec 2026, 21:19
      Madhyahna / Anchor15 Dec 2026, 06:24
  • Past (10)

    • 24 Jan 2026

      Saturday
      Sashti
      Tithi start24 Jan 2026, 01:46
      Tithi end25 Jan 2026, 00:40
      Madhyahna / Anchor24 Jan 2026, 06:36

    • 22 Feb 2026

      Sunday
      Sashti
      Tithi start22 Feb 2026, 11:10
      Tithi end23 Feb 2026, 09:09
      Madhyahna / Anchor22 Feb 2026, 18:15

    • 24 Mar 2026

      Tuesday
      Sashti
      Tithi start23 Mar 2026, 18:38
      Tithi end24 Mar 2026, 16:08
      Madhyahna / Anchor24 Mar 2026, 06:11

    • 22 Apr 2026

      Wednesday
      Sashti
      Tithi start22 Apr 2026, 01:20
      Tithi end22 Apr 2026, 22:50
      Madhyahna / Anchor22 Apr 2026, 05:53

    • 21 May 2026

      Thursday
      Sashti
      Tithi start21 May 2026, 08:27
      Tithi end22 May 2026, 06:25
      Madhyahna / Anchor21 May 2026, 18:27

    • 20 Jun 2026

      Saturday
      Sashti
      Tithi start19 Jun 2026, 17:00
      Tithi end20 Jun 2026, 15:47
      Madhyahna / Anchor20 Jun 2026, 05:44

    • 19 Jul 2026

      Sunday
      Sashti
      Tithi start19 Jul 2026, 03:43
      Tithi end20 Jul 2026, 03:30
      Madhyahna / Anchor19 Jul 2026, 05:52

    • 18 Aug 2026

      Tuesday
      Sashti
      Tithi start17 Aug 2026, 17:00
      Tithi end18 Aug 2026, 17:51
      Madhyahna / Anchor18 Aug 2026, 05:57

    • 16 Sept 2026

      Wednesday
      Sashti
      Tithi start16 Sept 2026, 08:59
      Tithi end17 Sept 2026, 10:48
      Madhyahna / Anchor16 Sept 2026, 18:08

    • 16 Oct 2026

      Friday
      Sashti
      Tithi start16 Oct 2026, 03:25
      Tithi end17 Oct 2026, 05:54
      Madhyahna / Anchor16 Oct 2026, 06:00

Civil date = Sashti vratham observance date (Madhyahna / Panchami-viddha rule). Start/end = Sashti tithi boundaries (IST).

Sashti Viratham Observance

Chanting Skanda Sashti Kavasam and visiting Murugan temples on Sashti days are traditional spiritual practices. Read our in-depth Sankatahara Chaturthi & Sashti Vratham Guide to understand the fasting rules and spiritual significance.

Frequently asked questions

How is Sashti viratham observed?

Devotees bathe before sunrise and maintain a partial or full fast while engaging in Murugan prayers. Learn the detailed fasting rules and observances in our Sashti Vratham Guide.

Why do Sashti dates differ across almanacs?

Differences in sunrise tithi calculation and Vakya vs Thirukanitha methodology can shift the assigned civil date by a day.

Is this only for Chennai?

Yes. This table uses Chennai coordinates as the reference anchor.

Dates computed with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa, sunrise-anchored for Chennai; validated against Drik Panchang as ground truth. Methodology · Vakya vs Thirukanitha

Related In-Depth Guide

Sankatahara Chaturthi & Sashti: Why These Tithis Matter & Fasting Rules →

A detailed breakdown of moonrise anchoring vs sunrise tithi calculations, spiritual significance, and fasting rituals.

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