Sashti Viratham, or Muruga Shasti, is a fasting day dedicated to Hindu God Muruga. Sashti falls on the sixth day after Amavasai (no moon) and Pournami (full moon) in a month in traditional Hindu calendar. Sashti Viratham February 2013 date is February 16. The Shasti day after Amavasi is considered highly auspicious by Muruga devotees and many observe a fast on the day.
Muruga is also known as Skanda, Shanmugha and Subramanian. In North India , Lord Muruga is known as Kartik or Kartikeya. Shasti Fasting is widely observed in South India, Malaysia , Sri Lanka and Singapore
Sashti Viratham is considered highly auspicious and many Muruga devotees observe a 24-hour fast, while some take a single meal on the day. Devotees visit Lord Muruga temples from early morning and some people only eat the Prasadam given from the temple.
Some Muruga temples conduct special pujas and spiritual discourses. There are also temples that provide food to devotees on the day.
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Fasting on Sashti is considered highly beneficial. Devi Parvathi started this fast to get rid off the curse, given by Lord Brahma, to her beloved son, Lord Murugan. Because of Devi's fast Lord Murugan escaped from the curse. He bestows his blessing to those who observe this fast. Shashti fasting is very beneficial for those who want a child and mother's can take this fast for their children's welfare. May God Bless us all. Usha Jayakumar
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