Usually once a month, Sashti viratham will air. It is Lord Murugan’s birthday today. Below you’ll find the sashti viratham dates (2023) for each month. Keep fasting in the hope of receiving divine favor on the sashti dates of 2023.
| Date | Tamil Date | Viratham |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jan-2023 Friday | Thai 13, Velli Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 25-Feb-2023 Saturday | Masi 13, Sani Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 27-Mar-2023 Monday | Panguni 13, Thingal Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 26-Apr-2023 Wednesday | Chithirai 13, Budhan Valarpirai, Saptami | Sashti Viratham |
| 25-May-2023 Thursday | Vaigasi 11, Vyalan Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 24-Jun-2023 Saturday | Aani 9, Sani Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 23-Jul-2023 Sunday | Aadi 7, Nyaayiru Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 22-Aug-2023 Tuesday | Avani 5, Chevvai Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 21-Sep-2023 Thursday | Purattasi 4, Vyalan Valarpirai, Saptami | Sashti Viratham |
| 20-Oct-2023 Friday | Aippasi 3, Velli Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 18-Nov-2023 Saturday | Karthigai 2, Sani Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
| 18-Dec-2023 Monday | Margazhi 2, Thingal Valarpirai, Shashti | Sashti Viratham |
What is Sasthi Viratham?
Sasthi Viradham is an important festival for Tamils. You may also hear this referred to as Skanda Sasthi Viradham. Skanda, a deity in the eyes of Tamil Hindus, is Shiva’s son of Parvathi. Skanda, also known as Murugan, Karthikeyan, and Subramanyam, is the supreme deity in the Hindu pantheon. On this Sasthi day, many choose to abstain from food and drink.
The fast is broken by prayers to the Sun God the following morning. Several people go to the temple of Lord Murugan on this day to pray for good fortune. It is considered a good omen to eat vegetarian on this day. Garlic and onions are also avoided by some people. Lord Murugan’s tale is also told on this day.
Benefits of Sasthi Viratham
- Aiming to win over Lord Karthikeya and earn his favor.
- Assists in getting back on track after setbacks like a rocky relationship or a failed business venture, a health scare, a temper tantrum, mounting debt, or a child-induced crisis.
- Resolves the horoscope problem of an imbalance caused by Mars (Mangal).
- Beneficial for persons experiencing the negative effects of Rahu, Ketu, the Kala Sarpa Dosha, or who have the Sarpa Shraap.
- It Imparts bravery and fortitude, allowing one to face and overcome danger and emerge victorious.
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