Skanda Sashti — তাৎপর্য
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 — তাৎপর্য
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 — পূজা বিধি
- 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 — মন্ত্র
ॐ सरवणाभवाय नमः
oṃ saravaṇābhavāya namaḥ
Salutations to Saravana Bhava (Murugan)
Skanda Sashti — ঐতিহ্যবাহী খাবার
- ●Fruits
- ●Pongal
- ●Sundal
- ●No non-veg during fast
Skanda Sashti — অন্যান্য নাম
Tamil Nadu
Six-day fast, Soora Samharam
Sri Lanka (Tamil)
Temple festivals
Skanda Sashti — করণীয় / বর্জনীয়
করণীয়
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Visit Murugan temple
- ✓Chant Kavacham
- ✓Offer flowers
বর্জনীয়
- ✗Do not eat non-veg during fast
- ✗Avoid disrespect to Murugan
- ✗Do not skip the sixth day
Skanda Sashti — FAQ
- Skanda Sashti কী?
- Skanda Sashti is a six-day festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya), celebrating his victory over the demon Surapadman.
- Skanda Sashti 2026 কবে?
- 2026 সালে Skanda Sashti রবিবার, ১৫ নভেম্বর, ২০২৬ তারিখে পড়বে।
- Skanda Sashti পূজা বিধি কী?
- 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 দিনে কী খেতে হয়?
- Fruits, Pongal, Sundal, No non-veg during fast
- Skanda Sashti দিনে কী করা উচিত?
- Fast with devotion; Visit Murugan temple; Chant Kavacham
- Skanda Sashti দিনে কী করা উচিত নয়?
- Do not eat non-veg during fast; Avoid disrespect to Murugan; Do not skip the sixth day
- Skanda Sashti দিনে কোন দেবতার পূজা হয়?
- Skanda Sashti Muruganকে উৎসর্গীকৃত।