Sashti Viratham is an important day observed by devotees of Lord Murugan. It falls on the sixth day (Shashti Tithi) of both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) moon phases. Devotees observe fasting and visit temples, particularly at Tiruchendur, to seek the blessings of Lord Murugan.
Below are the detailed Sashti dates, timings, and other significant information for 2025.
Sashti Viratham in March 2025
5 March 2025 - Wednesday
Sashti Viratham - Shukla Paksha Shashti - Valarpirai
Time: 7:43 PM IST (4 March 2025) to 5:29 PM IST (5 March 2025)
Tithi Start: 7:43 PM IST on 4 March 2025 (Tuesday Night)
Tithi End: 5:29 PM IST on 5 March 2025 (Wednesday Evening)
Tamil Month: Masi Maasam - 21st Day (Valarpirai)
Lunar Month: Phalguna Maas - Shukla Paksha
20 March 2025 - Thursday
Sashti Tithi - Krishna Paksha Shashti - Theipirai
Time: 10:09 PM IST (19 March 2025) to 11:40 PM IST (20 March 2025)
Tithi Start: 10:09 PM IST on 19 March 2025 (Wednesday Night)
Tithi End: 11:40 PM IST on 20 March 2025 (Thursday Night)
Tamil Month: Panguni Maasam - 6th Day (Theipirai)
Lunar Month: Phalguna Maas - Krishna Paksha
Sashti Viratham Rituals and Significance
Valarpirai Sashti falls on the sixth day after Amavasya and is considered auspicious for Lord Murugan’s devotees.
Theipirai Sashti occurs on the sixth day after Pournami and is also observed by devotees.
On these days, special poojas, abhishekams, and deeparadhanai are performed in Murugan temples.
Tiruchendur, one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, attracts lakhs of devotees on Sashti days.
Upcoming Sashti Viratham & Tithi Dates for 2025
| Date | Day | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 April 2025 | Thursday | Shashti Viratham | 5:25 AM (3 Apr) - 3:35 AM (4 Apr) |
| 19 April 2025 | Saturday | Sashti Tithi | 2:22 PM (18 Apr) - 2:54 PM (19 Apr) |
| 3 May 2025 | Saturday | Sashti Viratham | 3:16 PM (2 May) - 2:06 PM (3 May) |
| 18 May 2025 | Sunday | Sashti Tithi | 3:38 AM (18 May) - 3:08 AM (19 May) |
| 1 June 2025 | Sunday | Shashti Viratham | 1:35 AM (1 Jun) - 1:18 AM (2 Jun) |
| 17 June 2025 | Tuesday | Sashti Tithi | 2:08 PM (16 Jun) - 12:46 PM (17 Jun) |
| 1 July 2025 | Tuesday | Shashti Viratham | Kumara Sashti |
| 16 July 2025 | Wednesday | Sashti Tithi | Ashada - Krishna Paksha |
| 30 July 2025 | Wednesday | Sashti Viratham | Aadi - Valarpirai |
| 14 August 2025 | Thursday | Sashti Tithi | Aadi - Theipirai |
| 29 August 2025 | Friday | Shashti Viratham | Avani - Valarpirai |
| 12 September 2025 | Friday | Sashti Tithi | Bhadrapada - Krishna Paksha |
| 27 September 2025 | Saturday | Shashti Viratham | Puratasi - Valarpirai |
| 12 October 2025 | Sunday | Sashti Tithi | Ashwayuja - Krishna Paksha |
| 27 October 2025 | Monday | Sashti Viratham (Skanda Sashti) | Soorasamharam |
| 28 October 2025 | Tuesday | Sri Subramanya Thirukalyanam | |
| 10 November 2025 | Monday | Sashti Tithi | Kartika - Krishna Paksha |
| 26 November 2025 | Wednesday | Tarakahara Kumara Shashti | Margashirsa - Shukla Paksha |
| 10 December 2025 | Wednesday | Sashti Tithi | Margashirsa - Krishna Paksha |
| 25 December 2025 | Thursday | Shashti Viratham | Paush - Shukla Paksha |
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