The fierce battle ended on the 6th day, when Lord Muruga comprehensively defeated Surapadman and his evil forces, relieving the Gods and the people, of his repression. As desired by his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Muruga led an army of celestial beings against the demon forces and fought Surapadman, his henchmen and their mighty army. Mythology behind Skanda ShastiĪccording to mythology, Surapadman was a demon, who obtained many boons, became quite powerful and started oppressing even the Gods. Hence, Skanda Shasti is regarded as very special for Muruga worship, when devotees observe Vrat (fasting) for propitiating him and receiving his blessings. According to legends, it is on Skanda Shasti that Lord Muruga put an end to the demon, Surapadman. He is a unique Godhead, who remains the rare combination of matchless valor and supreme, divine intelligence. Muruga, also known as Subramanya, Karthikeya or Skanda, is the son of Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. The Shasti that falls on the waxing phase of the Moon in the Hindu Lunar month of Ashwin (Oct- Nov) is observed as Skanda Shasti.

Hence, Shasti has come to represent the 6th day of Shukla Paksha, the waxing phase of the moon or simply, the 6th waxing moon. Of these, the 6th day of the waxing phase is considered auspicious for undertaking special worship and austerities. Shasti, as such, denotes the 6th lunar day of both the waxing and the waning fortnight of the Moon. The Sanskrit word Shat stands for number 6.

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