# Soora Samharam 2026: Date and Rituals

> Soora Samharam 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November. This is a day of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan or Subrahmanya.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/soora-samharam

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

This is a day of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan or Subrahmanya.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

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

1. 1 Step 1 A fast and worship of Lord Murugan with flowers, vibhuti and milk.
2. 2 Step 2 Visits to Murugan temples and the carrying of the kavadi.
3. 3 Step 3 Recitation of the Kanda Sashti Kavacham.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Kartikeya (Skanda) • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Kartikeya (Skanda) · Mantra

ॐ शरवणभवाय नमः ॥

Om Saravanabhavaya Namah

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Kartikeya (Skanda).

108 Japa Sacred Mantra

## Fasting & Parana Guidelines

✓ Keep the fast from sunrise, with water, fruit or milk only if the fast is not strict.

✓ Avoid grain, onion, garlic and salt in the strict form of the fast.

✓ Break the fast at the time the vrat directs, after the worship.