Shashthi Dates 2028
Several important festivals fall on Shashthi. Skanda Shashthi, falling in the month of Kartika, is a major festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrated with great fervour in Tamil Nadu. Chhath Puja, one of the most important festivals in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, is observed on Kartik Shukla Shashthi and involves elaborate rituals dedicated to the Sun God.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 02-Jan-2028 01:40 PM Sunday
Ends: 03-Jan-2028 04:13 PM Monday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 17.2°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 17 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 16-Jan-2028 05:28 PM Sunday
Ends: 17-Jan-2028 03:13 PM Monday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Virgo 1.6°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 02 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 01-Feb-2028 09:28 AM Tuesday
Ends: 02-Feb-2028 11:13 AM Wednesday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Pisces 17.5°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 15 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 15-Feb-2028 04:20 AM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Feb-2028 02:40 AM Wednesday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Libra 1.5°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 02 Mar 2028 | — |
Begins: 02-Mar-2028 01:57 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Mar-2028 02:39 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Aries 17.5°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 16 Mar 2028 | — |
Begins: 15-Mar-2028 04:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Mar-2028 04:13 PM Thursday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Scorpio 1.1°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 01 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 31-Mar-2028 02:36 PM Friday
Ends: 01-Apr-2028 02:14 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Taurus 16.9°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 15 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 14-Apr-2028 07:14 AM Friday
Ends: 15-Apr-2028 07:49 AM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 0.4°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 30 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 29-Apr-2028 11:48 PM Saturday
Ends: 30-Apr-2028 10:29 PM Sunday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Gemini 15.7°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 14 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 13-May-2028 11:10 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-May-2028 12:50 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 29.2°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 29 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 29-May-2028 06:26 AM Monday
Ends: 30-May-2028 04:22 AM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Cancer 13.9°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 12 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 12-Jun-2028 04:03 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Jun-2028 06:21 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 27.7°
Dhanishta (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 27-Jun-2028 11:40 AM Tuesday
Ends: 28-Jun-2028 09:08 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Leo 11.8°
Magha (Pada 4)
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| 13 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 12-Jul-2028 09:00 AM Wednesday
Ends: 13-Jul-2028 11:23 AM Thursday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 26.0°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 27 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 26-Jul-2028 04:46 PM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Jul-2028 02:11 PM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Virgo 9.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 11 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 11-Aug-2028 01:14 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Aug-2028 03:13 AM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 24.4°
Revati (Pada 3)
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| 25 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 24-Aug-2028 11:10 PM Thursday
Ends: 25-Aug-2028 09:01 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Libra 7.8°
Swati (Pada 1)
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| 10 Sep 2028 | — |
Begins: 09-Sep-2028 04:14 PM Saturday
Ends: 10-Sep-2028 05:30 PM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 23.0°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 24 Sep 2028 | Saraswati Pujan (Saraswati Avahan) |
Begins: 23-Sep-2028 08:12 AM Saturday
Ends: 24-Sep-2028 06:57 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Scorpio 6.3°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 09 Oct 2028 | — |
Begins: 09-Oct-2028 05:43 AM Monday
Ends: 10-Oct-2028 06:03 AM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 22.0°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 23 Oct 2028 | Chhath Puja |
Begins: 22-Oct-2028 08:55 PM Sunday
Ends: 23-Oct-2028 08:53 PM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 5.5°
Mula (Pada 2)
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| 08 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 07-Nov-2028 05:30 PM Tuesday
Ends: 08-Nov-2028 04:49 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 21.3°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 22 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 21-Nov-2028 01:34 PM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Nov-2028 02:47 PM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Capricorn 5.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 07 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 07-Dec-2028 03:39 AM Thursday
Ends: 08-Dec-2028 02:01 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 21.0°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 22 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 21-Dec-2028 09:24 AM Thursday
Ends: 22-Dec-2028 11:32 AM Friday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Aquarius 5.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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Shashthi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Shashthi?
Shashthi is the 6th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is associated with Lord Kartikeya (Skanda/Murugan) and Goddess Shashthi, the divine protector of children.
What is Skanda Shashthi?
Skanda Shashthi is a six-day festival in the month of Kartika celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadman. It is one of the most important festivals in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide. Devotees observe fasts, perform kavadi, and visit Murugan temples during this period.
What is Chhath Puja and why does it fall on Shashthi?
Chhath Puja is observed on Kartik Shukla Shashthi and is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Shashthi). It is one of the most important festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees stand in water and offer Arghya to the setting and rising sun over two consecutive days.
Who is Goddess Shashthi?
Goddess Shashthi is the divine protector of children in Hindu tradition. She is worshipped on the 6th day after childbirth (Shashthi) for the health and protection of newborns. She is particularly revered in Bengal, where Jamai Shashthi — a festival celebrating the son-in-law — is also observed on this tithi.