Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
This is a day of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan or Subrahmanya.
Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is worshipped above all in the south. Skanda Sashti is the Shashthi of each month; Soora Samharam remembers his victory over the demon Surapadman; Thai Pusam is the day Parvati gave him the vel; Vaikasi Visakam is his birthday; and Panguni Uthiram is his wedding day.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
A fast and worship of Lord Murugan with flowers, vibhuti and milk.
- 2Step 2
Visits to Murugan temples and the carrying of the kavadi.
- 3Step 3
Recitation of the Kanda Sashti Kavacham.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Kartikeya (Skanda) • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
Lord Kartikeya (Skanda) · Mantra
ॐ शरवणभवाय नमः ॥
Om Saravanabhavaya Namah
Salutations to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda).