Tithi 6 · Krishna Pakshaतिथि

Krishna Shashti

षष्ठी

Skanda Shashti — Krishna paksha variant.

Presiding deity

Kartikeya (Murugan)

Category

Nanda

Joyful, supportive — good for celebration, gifts, new clothes, art.

Tithi number

6 of 15 in Krishna Paksha

Tithi character

A Nanda tithi for Murugan worship. In Tamil tradition the major Skanda Shashti is in Aippasi (Shukla); the Krishna Shashtis are quieter monthly observances.

Auspicious for

  • ✓Murugan worship
  • ✓Family welfare prayers

Traditionally avoided

  • ✗Onion / garlic for observers