Skanda Shasti Vratam is observed once a year in the month of “Aippasi” (October-November) starting from the “piratamai” the 1st phase of the brightening moon.
It’s the day when Lord Muruga vanquished the demon Surapadman who was terrorising the Universe. Lord threw his divine spear ‘Sakthi Vel’ at a Vanni tree where Surapadman was hiding….splitting it into two parts…which in turned into Peacock and Rooster…zealous devotees of Skanda. This epic ‘Sura-Samharam’ is part of the celebration of Skanda Sashti.
At SVT – Helensburgh, Celebrations commence on Saturday the 1st November and culminates on Sunday the 2nd November 2025, in a manner befitting the occasion.
Programme schedule:
22nd to 26th October 2025
08.30 AM – Abhishegam, Alangaram, Maha Deeparadhana and Archana for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
27th October – Monday – Soora Samharam
10.00 AM : Abhishegam, Alangaram, Maha Deeparadhana and Archana for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
2nd November – Sunday – Skanda Sashti Festival
10.00 AM : Abhishegam, Alangaram, Maha Deeparadhana and Archana for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
02.00 PM : ThiruKalyanam for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
Ritual Donations:
Abhishekam – $ 101
ThiruKalyanam – $ 151
Archana – $ 20
Garland Donations:
Lord Subramanya, Valli and Deivasena – $ 165
ThiruKalyanam Malai – $ 101
All are welcome to join the prayers / festivities and seek the Lord’s blessings.
Om Saravana Bhava!!! Om Karthikeya!!! Om Muruga!!!
