Shasti Tithi | Hindu Calendar Date | What is Tithi in Hindu Calender | How is Tithi Calculated

Sixth date of both the pakshas in Chandra Maas is known as Shashti tithi. The tithi of Shukla paksha is known as Shukla Paksha Shashti & the tithi of Krishna paksha is known as Krishna Paksha Shashti. The ruling lord of Shashti tithi is the son of God Shiva & Goddess Parvati ie. Skand Kumar, who is also known by the name of Kartikeya.

Shashti Tithi Yoga

Shashti tithi falls on a Sunday or Tuesday, whichever paksha it may be. On this day Mrityuda yoga is formed. Opposite to this, if Shashti tithi falls on a Friday then Siddha Yoga is formed.

It is a Nanda tithi and it is considered auspicious to worship lord Shiva in the Shukla paksha of this tithi, but it is not auspicious to worship lord Shiva on the Shashti tithi of Krishna Paksha.

Work that can be done during Shashti Tithi

The Shashti tithi is considered to bring success in the work done during this time. It is also considered to perform hard work during this time. Work like building a home, creative works or ammunition making work etc. are considered to be good during this time. If you desire to perform difficult work and want to achieve success in it, then it can be done during this time.

It is also considered good to perform courageous work during this time. Works like architecture, decoration, wearing new clothes can also be done in this date.

What are the qualities of a person born in Shashti Tithi?

When the native is born in this tithi, then he can be fond of travelling. Due to this hobby, the native can get opportunities to visit different places. He will try to visit new places & will learn about the new environment. He can be short tempered by nature & he can suffer from abdominal pain.

The native born on this tithi has the courage to struggle. The native is filled with passion & excitement. He has less desire to depend on others for his work. He is always striving to do his work. The native also has the capability to persuade others with his words. He may not be socially active, but he knows everyone in the society.

The native can be short tempered. Less friendliness can be seen in his nature. He likes to stay more with himself. When the native understands others, then only he shares his feelings with them. It is also not easy to persuade them.

He is not attracted towards others easily, but once they start liking them, then they become loyal towards them. Many times, due to their stubbornness, they might become upset due to failures. They can even sometimes hurt themselves. Others will be disturbed due to their anger, but they try to adapt themselves according to the surroundings.

Main festivals celebrated on Shashti tithi

Many festivals are celebrated on Shashti tithi, out of which Skand Shashti, Chhath festival, Hal Shashti, Chandan Shashti, Aranya Shashti are some of them. In every part of the country, this date relates to nature & life.

The Shashti tithi of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapad month is celebrated as Hal Shashthi. The elder brother of Shri Krishna ie. Balram was born on this date, due to which this day is celebrated as Hal Shashti. On this day, worshipping his weapon ie. Hal or plow is considered auspicious. On this day, females observe fast to bear a child or for their happiness.

A remarkable thing has been mentioned about Skand Shashti is that, Shashti tithi of shukla paksha in Ashan month & Shashti tithi of krishna paksha in Kartik month are celebrated as Skand Shashti. On this day, Lord Shiva’s son Skand was born. On this day observing fast & worshipping Lord Skand holds importance.

The Shashti tithi of Krishna paksha in Ashwin month is celebrated as Chandra Shashti. On this day Chandra dev is worshipped. And then water is offered to the Moon, that completes the fast on this day.

Champa Shashti is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha month. It is believed that by observing fast on this day, the native is freed from all his sins & gets the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Surya Shashti is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month. On this day Sun lord is worshipped. By chanting Gayatri mantra along with worshipping Sun lord, frees the native from all the problems. By fasting & worshipping on this day provides good luck, children & health to the native. During Sunrise, Puja Stuti path of Sun lord should be recited.

Shashti tithi depicts the child happiness & good luck in life. The fasts observed on this date also depicts the significance of this date. This Nanda date is given place in the auspicious dates. It is also good to perform fun-filled work on this date.