The divine wedding (Thirukalyānam) of Lord Murugan is traditionally celebrated immediately after the six-day festival of Kanda Sashti (also called Skanda Sashti), which culminates in the victory of ...

After conquering the negative forces symbolized by Surapadman, Lord Murugan unites with Deivanai. This battle represents personal inner struggles, while Thirukalyanam signifies the reward for ...

Every year, devotees of Lord Murugan prepare for the dramatic and fervent climax of the six-day festival of Kanda Sashti, called Soorasamharam. This is the moment when Murugan, with his divine spear, ...

Tiruchendur’s Sri Subrahmanya Swamy temple, one of the six famous abodes of Muruga, is celebrated in ancient Tamil works, including Silappathikaram, Agananooru and Purannanooru. Scholars say this ...

The six-day fasting period begins on the Prathamai Tithi of the Karthika lunar month and concludes on the sixth day, Shasti Tithi, which is celebrated as Soorasamharam. This day signifies the divine ...