Skanda Sashti

Skanda Sashti is a festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, celebrated on the sixth day of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Margashirsha. It commemorates Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Suraipadman, symbolizing good triumphing over evil. Devotees observe the festival with prayers, rituals, and processions to seek courage, protection, and spiritual progress. Fasts, reciting sacred hymns, and visiting temples are common practices during Skanda Sashti. The Online Anukshatra Podcast wishes listeners blessings of courage, protection, and prosperity on this auspicious occasion. Welcome to the Online Anukshatra Podcast. Today, we are delving into the auspicious occasion of Skanda Sashti, a significant festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda or Kartikeya. Skanda Sashti is celebrated on the sixth day of the waxing phase of the moon in the Hindu month of Margashirsha or Aipasi. It commemorates the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Suraipadman, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Devotees observe this festival with fervent devotion, participating in special prayers, rituals and processions to honor Lord Murugan. They seek His blessings for courage, protection and spiritual progress. During Skanda Sashti, devotees often undertake fasts, recite sacred hymns such as the Skanda Sashti Kavacham, and visit temples dedicated to Lord Murugan to offer prayers and seek His divine grace. Thank you for tuning in to the Online Anukshatra Podcast. May Lord Murugan bless you with courage, protection and prosperity on this auspicious occasion of Skanda Sashti.