Skanda Sashti — म्हत्व
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 — म्हत्व
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 — पुजा विधी
- 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
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava (Murugan)
Skanda Sashti — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Fruits
- ●Pongal
- ●Sundal
- ●No non-veg during fast
Skanda Sashti — हेर नांवां
Tamil Nadu(சுகந்த ஷஷ்டி)
Six-day fast, Soora Samharam
Sri Lanka (Tamil)(சுகந்த ஷஷ்டி)
Temple festivals
Skanda Sashti — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Visit Murugan temple
- ✓Chant Kavacham
- ✓Offer flowers
करनासचें
- ✗Do not eat non-veg during fast
- ✗Avoid disrespect to Murugan
- ✗Do not skip the sixth day
Skanda Sashti — FAQ
- Skanda Sashti म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
- Skanda Sashti पुजा विधी कितें?
- 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 दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Fruits, Pongal, Sundal, No non-veg during fast
- Skanda Sashti दिसा कितें करचें?
- Fast with devotion; Visit Murugan temple; Chant Kavacham
- Skanda Sashti दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not eat non-veg during fast; Avoid disrespect to Murugan; Do not skip the sixth day
- Skanda Sashti दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- Skanda Sashti Muruganक समर्पित.