Skanda Sashti — महत्त्व
Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman. It is especially popular in Tamil Nadu.
Skanda Sashti — महत्त्व
According to the Skanda Purana, Murugan defeated Surapadman and his army after a six-day battle. The demon was transformed into a peacock (his vahana) and a rooster (his flag). Devotees fast for six days and celebrate the victory on the sixth day.
Skanda Sashti — पूजा विधि
- Observe a six-day fast (or one day on Sashti); bathe at sunrise.
- Visit Murugan temples; offer flowers, milk, and panchamrit.
- Recite Kanda Shashti Kavacham or Subramanya mantras.
- On the sixth day, participate in Soora Samharam (demon-slaying) re-enactment if available.
Skanda Sashti — मंत्र और प्रार्थना
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava (Murugan)
Skanda Sashti — पारंपरिक व्यंजन
- ●Fruits
- ●Pongal
- ●Sundal
- ●No non-veg during fast
Skanda Sashti — अन्य नाम
Tamil Nadu
Six-day fast, Soora Samharam
Sri Lanka (Tamil)
Temple festivals
Skanda Sashti — क्या करें / क्या न करें
क्या करें
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Visit Murugan temple
- ✓Chant Kavacham
- ✓Offer flowers
क्या न करें
- ✗Do not eat non-veg during fast
- ✗Avoid disrespect to Murugan
- ✗Do not skip the sixth day
Skanda Sashti — FAQ
- Skanda Sashti क्या है?
- Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
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- Skanda Sashti की पूजा विधि क्या है?
- Observe a six-day fast (or one day on Sashti); bathe at sunrise.; Visit Murugan temples; offer flowers, milk, and panchamrit.; Recite Kanda Shashti Kavacham or Subramanya mantras.; On the sixth day, participate in Soora Samharam (demon-slaying) re-enactment if available.
- Skanda Sashti पर क्या खाना चाहिए?
- Fruits, Pongal, Sundal, No non-veg during fast
- Skanda Sashti पर क्या करना चाहिए?
- Fast with devotion; Visit Murugan temple; Chant Kavacham
- Skanda Sashti पर क्या नहीं करना चाहिए?
- Do not eat non-veg during fast; Avoid disrespect to Murugan; Do not skip the sixth day
- Skanda Sashti पर किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
- Skanda Sashti Murugan को समर्पित है।