(April 07, 2022)
Chaitra Shukla Shashti is known as Skandashashthi or Kumar Shashthi. It is a day to worship Lord Kartikeya and observe a fast for him. On this day, the fasting person should take bath in the morning and worship Swami Kartikeya. Fasting should be done on this day. The fasting should drink Brahmi juice and ghee. The quantity of Brahmi juice and ghee should be determined by asking the doctor. By observing this fast, the student becomes successful in examination and debate.